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