walnut chicken

(1 RATING)
12 Pinches
Yes, IL
Updated on Aug 16, 2014

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!

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make walnut chicken

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

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

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