I used green peppers only for this stir-fry. Try to use a mix of hot and sweet peppers, and feel free to use red, yellow or orange ones if you want to introduce some color. The chicken is "velveted" before stir-frying; a good name for this technique as the texture of the chicken remains velvety and moist after stir-frying.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Combine the remaining rice wine or sherry, the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set it near your wok.
- Fill a medium-size saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander set over a bowl.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add the remaining oil by pouring it down the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and chile and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, cashews and hoisin sauce mixture and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, and serve with grains or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 232 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Nikky maine
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stir-fries, but this one was really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the mixed peppers, which gave the dish a nice sweetness and crunch.
Mamunatu Kamara
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and so flavorful! I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Siti Saodah
[email protected]I made this stir-fry last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Shannon Owens
[email protected]This stir-fry was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and colorful. I especially loved the addition of the mixed peppers, which gave the dish a nice
Siphiwe Tshabalala
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stir-fries, but this one was really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the mixed peppers, which gave the dish a nice sweetness and crunch.
Yaseen Tariq
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and so flavorful! I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Desirae Clark
[email protected]I made this stir-fry last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tofunmi Olanlokun
[email protected]This stir-fry was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and colorful. I especially loved the addition of the mixed peppers, which gave the dish a nice
Rimsha Jutt
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stir-fries, but this one was really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the mixed peppers, which gave the dish a nice sweetness and crunch.
Hope Hardy
[email protected]This stir-fry was easy to make and so flavorful! I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
courtney hague
[email protected]I made this stir-fry last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Shofiqul Islam
[email protected]This stir-fry was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and colorful. I especially loved the addition of the mixed peppers, which gave the