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Stir-Fried Walnut Chicken

1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
5 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups cooked long grain rice

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Stir-Fried Walnut Chicken cont.

1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted


In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy
sauce until smooth. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic
bag; add soy sauce mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate
for 30 minutes. In another bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch
and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in the broth and ginger; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons
hot oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan,
stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the red
pepper, broccoli, carrot and water chestnuts; cook and stir until
vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir broth mixture and stir into

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Stir-Fried Walnut Chicken

vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until
thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice.
Sprinkle with walnuts.

Yield: 6 servings.

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