Chinese Recipe : Walnut Chicken 2

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 tbsp. light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. dry sherry
• 1 tsp. finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger root or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 (3 1/2 lbs.) chicken, skinned, boned, and cut into 1 inch chunks, or 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 c. walnuts
• 1/2 c. cut green onions (1 inch pieces)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb. fresh snow pea pods, tips and strings removed

Directions:

1. In medium sized bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, sherry and ginger until well mixed. Stir in chicken chunks; let stand 15 minutes to marinate.
2. Heat wok or large skillet over high heat a few seconds. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the walnuts. Fry walnuts until golden brown, stirring with slotted spoon. Transfer walnuts to bowl.
3. Add green onions and garlic to wok; stir fry 1minute. Stir in pea pods and stir fry until tender crisp. Remove vegetables to bowl with walnuts.
4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to wok. Add chicken and its marinade. Stir fry chicken until firm about 5 minutes. Return walnuts and vegetables to wok; heat through and serve immediately.