Chinese Chicken with Walnuts

Our family loves Chinese food and diced Chinese Chicken with Walnuts was one of the first authentic Chinese dishes I tried. So easy and so delicious!

My love of Chinese stir fry cooking began when we lived in Switzerland. While there, a friend at the church we attended was a Chinese-American gal who had married a Swiss man.

She had our whole family (at that time we had 6 children) over for a Chinese meal and boy, was it amazing. It was 8 courses – and, each and every course was delicious!

We also had a culture lesson – she explained that in the Chinese culture, it was polite for the males to let go with a belch to show their appreciation for a good meal! Needless to say, that was all the encouragement the boys needed – the appreciation shown was profuse   😉

After that meal which included many stir fry dishes, she graciously gave me her recipes which we have enjoyed frequently since that time.

Tips For the Stir Fry Recipe: Chinese Chicken

Having never stir fried anything before, I used my 6 qt. stainless steel boiler which worked well. Since that first attempt at stir frying, I have purchased from my affiliate partner, a large wok and I use a wok ring to stabilize it on my gas stove (since it has a rounded bottom).

I must say, that while the boiler worked, the wok makes stir frying much simpler and faster – more authentic.

The trick to successful stir fry is to have all ingredients prepared beforehand including sauces along with all meat and vegetables chopped. Be sure to use high heat, stir frequently and cook quickly. Your vegetables should be cooked but slightly crunchy – not limp. I also use peanut oil for stir frying since it has a high smoke point.

Please see Stir Fry Basics for more tips and how-to’s!

Serve your stir fry recipe of Chinese chicken with rice or salad for a delicious, filling and healthy meal the whole family will enjoy!

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Chinese Chicken with Walnuts

Prep Time

45 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

Better than any takeout!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Chinese chicken, stir fry

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 544 kcal

Author: Cultured Palate

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3 green onions or 2 large onions chopped
• 2 green peppers
• 1 red hot pepper optional
• 15 slices ginger or 1/4 tsp ginger powder
• 2/3 c. walnut halves
• 4 c. oil to stir fry The original recipe calls for this amount but I use just enough to stir fry each step.

Marinade:

• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp liquid aminos

Seasoning:

• 2 Tbsp liquid aminos
• 1 Tbsp wine I use dry red wine
• 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp raw sugar

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into walnut size pieces - Mix marinade and pour over chicken - Let stand at least 30 min.
2. Cut green onions into 1/2 inch long pieces or chop 2 large onions. I usually use the regular onions since I have them on hand. Cut green pepper, red pepper (if using - I don't because I am a wimp when it comes to hot and spicy!) and ginger slices (if not using powder) about the size of a quarter.
3. Fry the walnuts in oil. Set aside.
4. Prepare seasoning sauce.
5. Stir fry the chicken in oil. Remove from wok.
6. Fry ginger in 2 Tbsp oil.
7. Add the onions and stir quickly.
8. Add the green pepper. If you like it spicy, now add the red pepper.
9. Add the chicken and seasoning sauce. Stir until thickened.
10. Turn off the heat and add the walnuts.
11. Serve over rice.
12. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips

• The trick to successful stir fry is to have all ingredients prepared beforehand including sauces along with all meat and vegetables chopped. Be sure to use high heat, stir frequently and cook quickly. Your vegetables should be cooked but slightly crunchy - not limp. I also use peanut oil for stir frying since it has a high smoke point.
• Please see Stir Fry Basics for more tips and how-to's!

Nutrition Facts

Chinese Chicken with Walnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 28g 43%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 48mg 16%

Sodium 804mg 34%

Potassium 1509mg 43%

Total Carbohydrates 51g 17%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 7g

Protein 26g 52%

Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 69.1%

Calcium 7.6%

Iron 15.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Dina-Marie, RN and founder of Cultured Palate has learned the importance of diet for health - the hard way! As the mom of 10, and leaving the corporate world to start a vineyard, she knows the value of simple living and you can too! Dina-Marie and Cultured Palate's medical advisors, Dr. Dalton and Dr. O'Connor, want you to have accurate information at your fingertips.