Simple Szechwan Chicken

Name: Simple Szechwan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, skinned & deboned; 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 green onions; 2 medium green peppers; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts or 1/2 cup cashews

Submitted by Kim A. Heaphy

"Here is a quick stir-fry recipe that tast great and makes the chicken oh so tender!"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 chicken breasts, skinned & deboned
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons soy sauce
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons dry sherry
2 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons cornstarch
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground ginger
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 green onions
2 medium green peppers
2 tablespoons canola oil
¹⁄₂ 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts or 1/2 cup cashews

directions

Slice each breast into thin 1/8-inch-thick slices.
In medium-size bowl, mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, sugar, ginger and crush red pepper; set aside.
Cut green onions crosswise into 2 inch pieces; cut green peppers into bite-size pieces.
In skillet or wok over medium-high heat, in 2 tablespoons hot salad (or canola) oil, cook green onions and peppers, stirring quickly and frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a bowl. In same skillet or wok over medium heat cook peanuts, cashews or almonds until slightly browned, stirring frequently. With slotted spoon, remove peanuts to bowl with vegetables.
Cook Chicken mixture in skillet or wok, stirring quickly and constantly, until chicken is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return vegetables with any juices and nuts to skillet; heat through.
Serve over rice.

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Kim A. Heaphy

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<p>What can I say? I have been dabbling in the Kitchen for about thirty years and have gone from making Kraft Dinner to preparing international cuisine. Though my cooking skills are far from perfect, I have had a few compliments on the meals that I have provided. I enjoy cooking especially when cooking for friends. I have chosen to post my favourite recipes here on Recipezaar for those who wish to make them and for the friends who keep asking for them! Enjoy!</p>

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