Thursday, July 17, 2014

Sweet and Sour Chicken



  • Another great recipe from Cooking Light.  The original can be found here.  
  • 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or 1/4 cup dry sherry mixed with 2 teaspoons sugar
  • large egg, lightly beaten $
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders, cut into (2-inch) pieces $$
  • 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3/4 cup sliced green onions
  • red bell pepper, chopped $
  • 5 tablespoons water $
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup $
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon plum sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • (8.8-ounce) package precooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. 1. Combine mirin and egg in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes; drain well.
  2. 2. Combine powdered peanut butter and next 3 ingredients (through sugar) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken; toss well to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  3. 3. Heat pan over high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; stir-fry 1 minute. Combine 5 tablespoons water and next 4 ingredients (through Worcestershire) in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add chicken and ketchup mixture to pan; cook 1 minute, tossing to coat.
  4. 4. Divide rice among 4 plates; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro leaves and sesame seeds.

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