Best Chinese Walnut Chicken Recipes

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MOM'S CHINESE WALNUT CHICKEN



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This is a dish my mom has been making forever. It is very tasty and appeals to all. We only serve this dish occasionally as it is pretty high salt -- although it is probably lower in sodium than anything you would get at a Chinese restaurant. You should adjust the garlic and ginger to your taste as my mom has never measured how much she uses. We usually serve this with brown rice and a couple of vegetables (a green and an orange so that the table is aesthetically pleasing).

Provided by Lowfat Linda

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 cup walnuts, chopped or broken into large pieces
3/4 cup water, warm
1/2 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Make sure to start your rice before starting the Walnut Chicken!
  • Cut chicken into half-inch pieces.
  • Mix 3 T cornstarch, 2 T of the oil and 2 T soy sauce in the bottom of a large bowl (add more soy sauce if needed, until the cornstarch is smooth and semi-liquid).
  • Add the sugar, garlic and ginger powder and mix.
  • Add the chicken and stir to coat. Put aside.
  • Heat 1 T oil in a large frying pan. Fry the walnuts until they are golden brown. It takes a while to get the nuts up to temperature, but then they brown very rapidly.
  • Move the walnuts to a separate bowl.
  • Put the chicken in the heated frying pan and stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the pieces are separated.
  • Add the nuts to the chicken and stir-fry for a couple more minutes.
  • Add the warm water and 1/2 C of soy sauce to the pan and stir to make a sauce.
  • If more sauce is desired, just add additional water and heat.
  • Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 1775.7, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 41.2

WALNUT CHICKEN, CHINESE STYLE



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Another one from mom's recipe file.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 half breasts of chicken, about 1 1/4 lbs
2 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
3/4 cup condensed chicken broth
2 tsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 cups snow peas
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup 1/4 inch slices celery
1 medium onion, cut in wedges, 1 cup
1/4 cup green pepper strips
1/2 cup large pieces walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Remove skin and bones from chicken; cut meat into strips. Toss with 1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce; set aside while preparing vegetables.
  • 2. Mix broth with cornstarch and remaining soy sauce. Mix well. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet or wok, add chicken strips and cook, stirring frequently til browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet
  • 3. Add remaining oi to skillet. Add vegetables; stir fry over medium heat 5 minutes. Add broth mixture; bring to a boil,stirring. Return chicken to skillet, add walnuts and heat a minute. Serve at once. Serves 4

CHINESE WALNUT CHICKEN



Chinese Walnut Chicken image

Make and share this Chinese Walnut Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AbbaGav

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 kg chicken breast, boneless
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup walnut pieces
5 scallions, sliced
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts into slivers (1 inch by 1/4 inch).
  • Stir together soy sauce, wine, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Add the chicken pieces, mix so the chicken is coated with the marinade and let stand for at least 15 minutes.
  • Add oil to wok over high heat. When oil is hot, add the walnut pieces. Toss until the color changes, less than a minute. Set aside.
  • Add the scallions to the rest of the oil and fry briefly until the color brightens. Set aside.
  • Add the chicken to the pan, reserving the marinade. Stir-fry until opaque, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the stock and the reserved marinade and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir the cornstarch in the water so it is evenly dissolved and add it to the mix along with the scallions. Cook and stir until the sauce is thickened.
  • Serve with the walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 782.9, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.4

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