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best ever chinese chicken

(27 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
NEENA SHAW
OWENSBORO, KY

MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT HOME HER FRIENDS FROM CHINA. I WANTED TO MAKE SOMETHING THEY COULD RELATE TO 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 WILL BE MAKING IT AGAIN.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The whole Kitchen Crew fell in love with this dish. We loved the crunch of the cashews and the chunky, satisfying chicken. This one deserves a big gold star... and a Blue Ribbon!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(27 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For best ever chinese chicken

  • 4
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp
    white wine
  • 6 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • SAUCE INGREDIENTS
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 c
    cashews
  • 1/2 lb
    snow peas, cut in half
  • 4
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 1
    green bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    peanut oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil

How To Make best ever chinese chicken

  • 1
    In a large bowl combine chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce, stir well and let sit at least 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Clean, cut and prepare all ingredients ahead of time, including sauce mixture.
  • 3
    In a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil, add chicken and quickly stir-fry until done, 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
  • 5
    Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • 6
    Add pea pods and nuts, stir fry 2 more minutes and add ginger and cayenne.
  • 7
    Return chicken to pan with vegetables, add sauce and stir.
  • 8
    Cover skillet and cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Serve over boiled white rice.
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