Moms Chinese Walnut Chicken Food

WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the first 7 ingredients into a medium saucepan over low heat. Mix well with a whisk and bring to a simmer.
• In a small cup add the cornstarch and 3 to 4 tablespoons of water. Mix to combine, then add it to the sauce mixture. Slowly add 2 cups of water and continue to cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it has thickened to a syrup consistency.
• Steam the chicken in a vegetable steamer over the bouillon liquid, in 2 batches. Cook until the chicken is tender. Remove the chicken to a cutting board.
• Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the whole walnuts to a small frying pan over medium heat. Turn regularly until well toasted. Cool, then stir the walnuts into the sauce mixture. Put the sauce mixture over low heat and bring to a simmer.
• Slice the chicken into bite-size pieces and add it to the sauce mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve over hot rice or a mixture of white and wild rice.

CORAL CHICKEN OR WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken strips in medium bowl, then add beaten egg whites and salt. Mix to coat chicken, then set aside for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, toss chicken pieces in water chestnut starch. Dust off excess starch. Set aside.
• Rinse walnuts in water, then toss in honey and mix well.
• Using wok or deep skillet, add enough oil so that you will be able to deep-fry first the nuts and then the chicken. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
• Add walnuts to oil and fry until they turn golden brown, stirring regularly. This will take just 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove walnuts from oil and drain on paper towels.
• To hot oil add chicken. Cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• In medium saucepan, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk and 2% milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Sauce is done when it starts to bubble.
• Put chicken in large bowl. Pour hot sauce over chicken pieces and mix well.
• To serve: Divide chicken pieces among 4 serving plates. Top each serving with walnuts. Garnish with vegetables if desired. Makes 4 servings.

CHINESE WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts into slivers (1 inch by 1/4 inch).
• Stir together soy sauce, wine, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Add the chicken pieces, mix so the chicken is coated with the marinade and let stand for at least 15 minutes.
• Add oil to wok over high heat. When oil is hot, add the walnut pieces. Toss until the color changes, less than a minute. Set aside.
• Add the scallions to the rest of the oil and fry briefly until the color brightens. Set aside.
• Add the chicken to the pan, reserving the marinade. Stir-fry until opaque, 1-2 minutes.
• Add the stock and the reserved marinade and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir the cornstarch in the water so it is evenly dissolved and add it to the mix along with the scallions. Cook and stir until the sauce is thickened.
• Serve with the walnuts.

STIR-FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce until smooth. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In another bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in the broth and ginger; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons hot oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the red pepper, broccoli, carrot and water chestnuts; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir broth mixture and stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with walnuts.

WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add marinade ingredients to chicken and mix well.
• Marinate for 10 minutes.
• While marinating chicken mix together the sauce ingredients.
• Set aside.
• Heat wok on high with the oil.
• Add the garlic and stir for a few seconds.
• Add the chicken and cook to 80% done.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce, giving it a good stir.
• Cook for 1 minute.
• Add the walnuts and sesame oil.
• Cook for 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat and serve with rice and veggies.