CHRYSANTHEMUM CHICKEN

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For a truly special chicken dinner, try this delicious dish. The ginger and Chinese five-spice adds so much flavor that this dish will be requested by your family all the time.-Helen Currie, Douglas, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, optional
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons additional chicken broth or sherry
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 cup chrysanthemum petals
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken and toss to coat. In a wok or skillet, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Add the broth, additional broth or sherry and green onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the flower petals and toss to coat. Serve over rice. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.