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best ever chinese chicken

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OWENSBORO, KY
Updated on May 2, 2025

My daughter brought home friends from China. I wanted to make something for them to remind them of home. So, I tried this recipe. It was easy to assemble and make. Not only did the friends from China love it, but my family also loved it. I'll be making this again and again.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Serve this Chinese chicken over a fluffy bed of rice, and you'll have a delicious home-cooked meal that tastes just like takeout. It's filled with juicy, tender pieces of chicken breast, fresh veggies, and crunchy cashews for an assortment of textures. Savory, tangy, a little sweet, with just a kick of spice, the flavors in the sauce are balanced nicely. Simple and delicious.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 - white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 pound snow peas, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • SAUCE INGREDIENTS
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white wine
  • 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon oil

How To Make best ever chinese chicken

  • Combine chicken, soy sauce, and corn starch.
    Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine the chicken with corn starch and soy sauce. Stir well and let sit at least 5 minutes.
  • Clean, cut, and prepare all ingredients.
    Step 2
    Clean, cut and prepare all ingredients ahead of time, including sauce mixture.
  • Stir-fry the chicken.
    Step 3
    In a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add the chicken and quickly stir-fry until done, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
    Step 4
    Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry.
    Step 5
    Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add snow peas and nuts; stir-fry.
    Step 6
    Add snow peas and nuts. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes. Add ginger and cayenne.
  • Return chicken to the pan, add the sauce, and stir.
    Step 7
    Return chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add sauce and stir.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
    Step 8
    Cover the skillet and cook 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Serve the chicken over wild rice.
    Step 9
    Serve over boiled white rice.
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Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Keyword: #chinese
Keyword: #chicken
Collection: Asian Inspired
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stir-Fry

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