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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Published: Jun 25, 2013 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 7 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Chinese Chicken with Walnuts

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    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!

    A bowl of Chinese Chicken and walnuts in a small red bowl

    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!

    A photo of ingredient to make chinese chicken

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

    A red bowl filled with Chinese Chicken with Walnut

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    Chinese Chicken with Walnuts

    Cultured Palate

    Better than any takeout!

    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese

    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 544 kcal

    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 ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
    • ⅔ 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 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon liquid aminos

    Seasoning:

    • 2 tablespoon liquid aminos
    • 1 tablespoon wine I use dry red wine
    • ½ tablespoon vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon raw sugar

    Instructions

     

    • Cut chicken into walnut size pieces - Mix marinade and pour over chicken - Let stand at least 30 min.
    • Cut green onions into ½ 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.
    • Fry the walnuts in oil. Set aside.
    • Prepare seasoning sauce.
    • Stir fry the chicken in oil. Remove from wok.
    • Fry ginger in 2 tablespoon oil.
    • Add the onions and stir quickly.
    • Add the green pepper. If you like it spicy, now add the red pepper.
    • Add the chicken and seasoning sauce. Stir until thickened.
    • Turn off the heat and add the walnuts.
    • Serve over rice.
    • Enjoy!

    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

    Calories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 1509mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2.8mg

    Keyword Chinese chicken, stir fry
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    1. Joli says

      June 25, 2013 at 7:19 am

      Looks yummy! My kiddos would love this and i can't wait to try it! One question: is this correct...4 CUPS of oil???

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        June 25, 2013 at 11:30 pm

        Joli, that is what the original recipe called for and I have never actually measured the oil. I just add a little oil with each step that calls for frying.

        Reply
    2. Jarome says

      August 07, 2013 at 8:43 am

      Looks delicious! Perfect for a dinner date. XOXO

      Reply
    3. Emily Kemp says

      April 20, 2018 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This stir fry sounds so yummy, I love food like this, healthy, quick and delicious!

      Reply

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