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Best Ever Chinese Chicken

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60 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

283 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4	halves	chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless	cut in pieces
1 1/2	tablespoons	cornstarch
1	tablespoon	soy sauce
3	tablespoons	peanut oil
1	medium	green bell pepper	thinly sliced
4	medium	mushrooms	sliced
1/2	pound	snow pea pods	cut in half
1/2	cup	cashew nuts	or peanuts
1/4	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1/4	teaspoon	cayenne pepper

sauce
6	tablespoons	soy sauce
3	tablespoons	white wine	or apple juice
1 1/2	tablespoons	cider vinegar
3	tablespoons	brown sugar
1	tablespoon	cornstarch
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil

In a large bowl combine chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce, stir well and let sit at least 5 minutes.

Clean, cut and prepare all ingredients ahead of time, including sauce mixture (recipe follows).

In a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil, add chicken and quickly stir-fry until done, 2-3 minutes.

Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.

Add sliced green pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir-fry 2 minutes.

Add pea pods and nuts, stir fry 2 more minutes and add ginger and cayenne.

Return chicken to pan with vegetables, add sauce and stir.

Cover skillet and cook 5 minutes over medium heat.

Serve over boiled white rice. Makes 4-6 servings.

SAUCE: In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

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Serving Size 220g

Amount per Serving

Calories 283 46% of calories from fat