Chinese Chicken Delight
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
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Tender chicken pieces, expertly coated in a light and frothy egg white mixture, come together in this vibrant stir-fry that’s bursting with color and flavor. The crispness of the carrots and celery perfectly complements the juicy chicken, while the addition of crunchy cashews adds a delightful texture. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish will surely impress family and friends alike, transporting them to the heart of Asian cuisine with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 - Chicken Breasts
- 2 - Egg Whites
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Monosodium Glutamate
- Dash Black Pepper
- 1 - Cooking Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Ginger - Ground
- 1/2 Cup Carrot Sticks
- 1/2 Cup Celery Sticks
- 1/2 Cup Green Onions - Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Cashew Nuts
Directions
Directions
- Remove bones from chicken.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place on board.
- Pound lightly.
- Beat egg whites until frothy; add salt, monosodium glutamate and pepper.
- Beat for several seconds.
- Add chicken pieces; mix until all pieces are coated with egg white mixture.
- Heat 5 tablespoons oil in 10-inch skillet; add ginger.
- Add chicken when oil is hot but not smoking.
- Chicken should turn white immediately if oil is hot enough.
- Stir gently.
- Cook for about 4 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from skillet.
- Maintain high heat, adding 2 tablespoons oil, if needed; add carrots.
- Saute for about 2 minutes.
- Add celery and green onions; cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Vegetables should remain crisp.
- Return chicken to skillet; mix lightly until chicken is hot.
- Add cashews; serve over warm Chinese noodles.
- May be served over steamed rice.
- White pepper may be added to egg whites.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
460
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
5 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Sugar
3 g
Fiber
3 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
70 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 - Chicken Breasts
- 2 - Egg Whites
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Monosodium Glutamate
- Dash Black Pepper
- 1 - Cooking Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Ginger - Ground
- 1/2 Cup Carrot Sticks
- 1/2 Cup Celery Sticks
- 1/2 Cup Green Onions - Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Cashew Nuts
