This Chicken Walnut stir-fry is a beloved Chinese-American classic that balances tender bites of chicken with the earthy crunch of walnuts. The dish is built on a foundation of fresh snow peas, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, all tossed in a light, savory sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar. It 226;ÂÂs a quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare. The combination of texturesâÂÂsoft chicken, crisp veggies, and nutty walnutsâÂÂmakes every bite interesting. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.
Chicken Walnut B1
Description
This Chicken Walnut stir-fry is a beloved Chinese-American classic that balances tender bites of chicken with the earthy crunch of walnuts. The dish is built on a foundation of fresh snow peas, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, all tossed in a light, savory sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare. The combination of texturesâÂÂsoft chicken, crisp veggies, and nutty walnutsâÂÂmakes every bite interesting. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the boned chicken breast into thin, uniform strips.
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Prepare the vegetables: trim snow peas, slice mushrooms, and drain bamboo shoots.
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Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water to create a slurry. Set aside.
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Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken strips and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
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Add snow peas, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots to the pan.
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Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and stir quickly, cooking for 2 minutes.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped roasted walnuts.
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Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Serve immediately alongside steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 253.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.6g18%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 96.5mg33%
- Sodium 84.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 35.2g71%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.