Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry 1 Tblsp. grated gingerroot 1 garlic clove, minced 3 Tblsp. hoisin sauce, divided 2 Tblsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 1/4 cup orange juice 2 boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-size chunks (total weight 7 oz.) 1 Tblsp. canola oil, divided 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 6 shiitake mushroom caps 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables in bite-size pieces (see note) 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 cup cooked rice
Combine gingerroot, garlic, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and orange juice in a small glass bowl. Add chicken and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1-3 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; save marinade in bowl. Heat marinade in microwave oven for 1 minute at HIGH setting. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a deep skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides, stirring frequently, 3-5 minutes total. Remove chicken. Add remaining teaspoon oil. Add shallot, mushrooms and mixed vegetables. Cook over medium-high heat stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir together chicken broth and cornstarch. Pour into skillet and stir constantly until liquid is thickened. Stir in reserved marinade and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce. Bring to a boil. Add chicken. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat chicken and vegetables with sauce. Serve over rice. Makes 2 servings. Note: Use frozen, thawed vegetables for stir-fry or a combination of snow peas, shredded carrots, thinly sliced broccoli and/or cauliflower, according to taste. A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
