chicken walnut stir-fry

Updated on Jul 30, 2014

My family loves this easy stir-fry. I serve it over brown rice. Cook time does not include 30 minute marinating time. Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 5 teaspoons soy sauce, low-sodium, divided
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • 2 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1-2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pound broccoli florets, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

How To Make chicken walnut stir-fry

  • Step 1
    Mix 1 T. oil, 2 t. soy sauce and 1 t. cornstarch together. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Mix the chicken broth, ginger, 3 t. soy sauce and 2 t. cornstarch together and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Heat 4 T. oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet, over medium heat. Add the chicken mixture and crushed red pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • Step 4
    Add onion and garlic to the pan. Stir-fry on medium-high until translucent.
  • Step 5
    Add the broccoli and stir-fry until tender.
  • Step 6
    Add chicken and broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Step 7
    Stir in walnuts. It's ready to serve. I like to serve it over rice. Enjoy!

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stir-Fry
Culture: Chinese

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