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Chinese Cuisine: Chicken with Walnuts and Celery Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Courses, Poultry
Cuisine China
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz boned chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tsps soy sauce
  • 2 tsps brandy
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsps oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 3 sticks celery, cut in diagonal slices
  • 3/4 cup water or chicken stock
  • 1 tsps oyster sauce

Instructions
 

  • #Oyster sauce lends a subtle, slightly salty taste to this Cantonese dish.# Combine the chicken with the soy sauce, brandy, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a wok and add the oil and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute to flavor the oil.
  • Remove the garlic and add the chicken in two batches. Stir-fry quickly without allowing the chicken to brown.
  • Remove the chicken and add the walnuts to the wok. Cook for about 2 minutes until the walnuts are slightly brown and crisp.
  • Slice the celery, add to the wok and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add the oyster sauce and water and bring to the boil.
  • When boiling, return the chicken to the pan and stir to coat all the ingredients well.
  • Serve immediately.
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Keyword Chicken recipes, Under 30 min