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                       STIR-FRIED CHICKEN SHREDS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2   lb           Boneless chicken breasts
                       - skinned
  1                    Egg white
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/2   ts           Cornstarch
  6       oz           Fresh bean sprouts
  4       oz           Snow peas -- trimmed
  6                    Fresh water chestnuts -- -OR-
  4       oz           -Canned water chestnuts
                       - (drained)
    2/3   c            Oil, preferably peanut
  1       t            Salt

 CUT THE CHICKEN INTO VERY THIN shreds and combine
 these with the egg white, salt and cornstarch in a
 bowl. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator for about
 20 minutes. Meanwhile, trim the bean sprouts, finely
 shred the snow peas lengthwise, and shred or slice the
 water chestnuts. Heat the oil in a wok or large
 skillet and when it is almost smoking, add the
 chicken. Stir- fry quickly for 1 minute. Drain the
 chicken in a colander or sieve immediately. Pour off
 the oil, leaving 1 tablespoon in the wok. (The rest of
 the oil may be saved when it is cooled and used for
 future cooking with chicken.) Reheat the wok and
 stir-fry the vegetables for 2 minutes. Return the
 drained chicken to the pan, stir to mix well, and add
 the salt. Give the mixture a few more stirs and then
 turn it onto a warm serving platter.



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