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                       Best Ever Chinese Chicken

Recipe By     : Terry (Gail's Recipe Swap)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4      halves        skinless boneless chicken breast -- cut in pcs
  1 1/2  tablespoons   corn starch
  1      tablespoon    soy sauce
  3      tablespoons   peanut oil
  1      medium        green pepper -- thinly sliced
  4      medium        mushroom -- sliced
    1/2  lb            snow peas ` -- cut in half
    1/2  cup           cashews or peanuts
    1/4  teaspoon      ground ginger
    1/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
                       SAUCE:
  6      tablespoons   soy sauce
  3      tablespoons   white wine (or apple juice)
  1 1/2  tablespoons   cider vinegar
  3      tablespoons   brown sugar
  1      tablespoon    cornstarch
  1      tablespoon    oi

In a large bowl combine chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce, stir well and
let sit at least 5 minutes.  Clean,cut and prepare all ingredients ahead of
time, including sauce mixture (recipe follows).  In a large frying pan or wok
over medium-high heat, heat oil, add chicken and quickly stir-fry until done,
2-3 minutes.  Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.  Add sliced
green pepper and mushrooms to pan and stir-fry 2 minutes.  Add pea pods
and nuts, stir fry 2 more minutes and add ginger and cayenne.  Return chicken
to pan with vegetables, add sauce and stir.  Cover skillet and cook 5 minutes
over medium heat.  Serve over boiled white rice.  Makes 4-6 servings.

SAUCE:  In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

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NOTES : Posted to Fabfood 1/99