Poultry Recipes - Chicken With Broccoli And Walnuts

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, boned and cut into small cubes

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

• 1/3 cup (75ml) peanut oil

• 4 large broccoli spears, cut into small pieces

• 2 cups (225g) shelled halved walnuts

• 1 tsp soft brown sugar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 3 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry

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Method:

1. Rub the chicken cubes first with the salt, then the ginger and finally with the cornstarch. Transfer them to a bowl and pour over the beaten egg white. Stir around gently so that all the cubes are coated.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying-pan. When it is very hot, add the chicken cubes and stir-fry over moderately high heat for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cubes t a plate and keep hot.

3. Add the broccoli pieces and walnuts to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Return the chicken cubes to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute, for until they are well blended.

4. Stir in the sugar, soy sauce and wine or sherry and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a warmed serving bowl and serve at once.