Chicken With Peanuts
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
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Ingredients
- ¾pound raw boneless chicken
- 5dried black Chinese mushrooms
- 2scallions
- 1clove garlic
- 1piece of fresh ginger the size of an acorn
- 1tablespoon brown bean sauce
- 2tablespoons water
- 1teaspoon cornstarch mixed with a little water
- ½teaspoon Chinese thick soy (Chinese bead molasses)
- ¼teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2tablespoons peanut oil
- 1tablespoon sake or dry sherry
- ⅓cup shelled roasted peanuts
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
236 calories; 17 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 14 grams protein; 44 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
The Preparation
- Step 1
Cut chicken into ⅜-inch-square pieces. Soak mushrooms 15 minutes in warm water, discard the stems, and dice. Mince scallions, garlic and ginger. Mix brown bean sauce and water. Mix cornstarch solution with the thick soy and cayenne pepper.
The Cooking
- Step 2
Over high heat, heat a wok, and add oil, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry 10 seconds.
- Step 3
Add the chicken and wine, and stir-fry 1 minute.
- Step 4
Add the mushrooms, and stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Step 5
Add the brown bean sauce solution, scallions and peanuts and stir well.
- Step 6
Add the cornstarch mixture. Stir to coat all ingredients evenly and serve.
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