How To make Al And Tipper Gore's Chinese Chicken with Walnuts
How To make Al And Tipper Gore's Chinese Chicken with Walnuts
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Ingredients 6 each chicken breast, halves, boneless and skinless 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced-sodium 1 1/2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh, grated 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons peanut oil 2 medium green peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 4 each green onions, diagonally sliced into 1 inch pieces 1/3 cup walnut halves
Directions: [Editor's note: Serve this over rice and you'll cut the percent of calories from fat.] Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Mix the soy sauce and water, then blend into the cornstarch; stir in the sherry, sugar, ginger, red pepper, and salt. Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add 2 teaspoons of peanut oil. Stir-fry the green peppers and onions for 2 minutes and remove. Add the walnuts and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Remove. Add the rest of the oil and stir-fry half of the chicken for 2 minutes. Return all the chicken to the wok and stir in the soy mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in the vegetables and walnuts, cover and cook for 1 minute. Serve with or over rice. Per serving: Calories: 229 Protein: 30 grams Carb: 4 grams Sodium: 404 mg Fat: 9 grams (35% of calories)