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Al & Tipper Gore's Chinese Chicken w/Walnuts

Source of Recipe

"Cooking With The Stars"


Recipe Introduction

Well...almost a President!

List of Ingredients

6 Chicken breast halves - (boneless, skinless)
2 1/2 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Water
2 tsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Dry sherry
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
3 tsp Peanut oil
2 medium Green peppers - cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 Green onions - diagonally sliced - into 1-inch lengths
1/3 cup Walnut halves


Recipe

Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and set
aside. Mix the soy sauce and water, then blend into the cornstarch; stir in the sherry, sugar, ginger, red pepper, and salt.

Preheat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add 2 teaspoons of peanut oil. Stir-fry the green peppers and onions for 2 minutes and remove. Add the walnuts and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden
brown. Remove. Add the rest of the oil and stir-fry half of the chicken for 2 minutes.

Return all the chicken to the wok and stir in the soy mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in the vegetables and walnuts, cover and cook for 1 minute.

YIELD: 6 Servings

Per serving: Calories: 229 Protein: 30 grams Carb: 4 grams Sodium: 404 mg Fat: 9 grams (35% of calories)