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walnut chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diana Adcock
Yes, IL

Love this recipe. Feel free to add chili paste if you like it a little spicy, or broccoli florets to stretch the meal. You can exchange the chicken for shrimp, however this will reduce cooking time. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For walnut chicken

  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice wine
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    tonkatsu sauce (hoisin if you can't find tonkatsu)
  • 1 tsp
    white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    tamari or dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 4 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 lg
    garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 3 oz
    walnut halves, toasted
  • 1/2 tsp
    sesame oil

How To Make walnut chicken

  • 1
    In a medium bowl whisk together the rice wine, grated ginger and cornstarch.
  • 2
    Add chicken, stir to coat well and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    In a small bowl whisk together the tonkatsu sauce, white sugar, tamari and water. Set aside.
  • 4
    Heat wok or large skillet over high heat.
  • 5
    Add the vegetable oil, giving it a good swirl.
  • 6
    Add the garlic, stir fry for 10 seconds.
  • 7
    Add the chicken, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. You want the chicken almost done but not quite.
  • 8
    Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce.
  • 9
    Stir well for 1 minute.
  • 10
    Add the walnuts and sesame oil.
  • 11
    Stir well for 1 minute.
  • 12
    Serve hot over white rice or vegetables.
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