Double Ginger Chicken Strips

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Serves 4

 

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1/3 cup Ginger preserves

1 tbs cornstarch

2 tbs soy sauce

2 tbs Asian sesame oil

1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut crosswise into ½ inch strips

3 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 garlic clove, minced

½ inch peeled fresh ginger, minced

3 scallions, sliced

2 tbs rice wine vinegar

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1.       In a medium bowl, combine ginger preserves, cornstarch, soy sauce and 2 tbs cold water. Whisk in sesame oil. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.

2.       In a wok or deep fry pan, heat 2 tbs oil over high heat until hot, swirling to coat sides of pan.

3.       Add chicken with marinade and stir fry until meat is white throughout but still juicy, 3 – 4minutes. Remove to a warm plate.

4.       In the same pan, heat remaining tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add garlic, fresh ginger and scallions and stir fry until fragrant, about 1 – 2 minutes.

5.       Return chicken to pan. Stir in vinegar and cook until chicken is heated through, 1 – 2 minutes and serve.

Source: 365 Ways to Wok

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