CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH A TWIST

Chicken Stir-Fry with a Twist image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sliced celery
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2/3 cup each julienned green, sweet red and yellow pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chili sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the celery, carrots and onion in 3 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes. Add peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Add chicken, mushrooms and remaining oil; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels., Drain skillet; add the broth, soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and cayenne. Combine cornstarch and wine or broth until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; return vegetables and chicken to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice.

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