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How to Make Spicy Chicken and Snow Peas Stir-Fry

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Spicy chicken and snow peas stir-fry
Spicy chicken and snow peas stir-fry

Easy Chinese chicken and snow peas stir fry in a chili-soy sauce mixture. Great dish to go with steamed rice and Asian noodles.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 pound chicken breast fillet
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound snow peas
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 cup baby corn (optional)
  • 1/2 carrot, thinly sliced (optional)
  1. Step 1
    Snow peas
    Snow peas

    String the snow peas and snap off both ends on each. Put them in a colander and rinse under cold water. Soak them in a container with water for 10 minutes to further remove debris.

  2. Step 2
    Dice chicken breast fillet
    Dice chicken breast fillet

    Wash chicken breast fillet and dry with paper towel. Dice into small pieces.

  3. Step 3
    Soy sauce mixture
    Soy sauce mixture

    Whisk together in a small bowl the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, dry sherry, red chili flakes and cornstarch. Reserve.

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add garlic and fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Saute the chicken, about 2 minutes, then transfer chicken and garlic onto a plate.

  5. Step 5

    Using the same pan, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and reduce heat to medium. Add snow peas, carrots and baby corn (if using), stir-fry about 5 minutes or until the peas are shiny green, softened but still crisp.

  6. Step 6

    Return chicken and garlic to pan. Pour in the soy sauce mixture made in Step 3. Stirring and cook everything for additional 1 minute.

  7. Step 7

    Remove spicy chicken and snow peas stir fry onto a plate. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately with rice or pasta.

    Recipe for 4 persons.

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on 8/27/2009 YUMMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Susang6 said

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on 8/11/2009 I love this recipe, it is quick and easy and my husband can prepare it outside on the grill. Thanks for sharing!

sonni57 said

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on 8/8/2009 I love stir fry thanks for the good recipe.

Mindee94 said

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on 8/7/2009 Spicy! Chix'n and peas with a tasty spicy sauce. Definitely a winner here. Thanks!

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