Recipe of Hot Szechuan Chicken Salad - Food Recipes

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HOT SZECHUAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Chicken Chinese Asian

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 tablespoons Light soy sauce 1 Large clove garlic (opt) 1/4 teaspoon Oriental 5-spice powder 2 Red bell peppers -- seeded 2 Jalapeno peppers -- seeded 1 Small onion -- thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Cornstarch 1/2 Head iceberg lettuce -- broken up 2 Chicken breasts; skinned -- bite-size cubes 2 tablespoons Tomato juice -- minced 1 pinch Coarse black pepper -- and diced chopped 1 cup Chicken broth -- skim off fat 2 tablespoons Cold water 4 tablespoons Dry-roasted cashews (opt) 1. Combine chicken cubes with soy sauce, tomato juice, garlic (if desired), 5-spice powder, and black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or 30 minutes in refrigerator. 2. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a large nonstick skillet or electric frying pan, arranging chicken in a single layer. Reserve marinade. Brown chicken evenly on all sides over moderate heat. Remove from skillet; set aside. 3. Combine bell and jalapeno peppers, onion, and broth in the skillet. Cook over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken cubes, and cook, stirring, until heated through. Combine cornstarch with reserved marinade and cold water; fork-blend until smooth. Stir into skillet mixture over low heat; simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens and clears. 4. Cut lettuce into bite-size pieces. Arrange on top of chicken mixture in skillet; simmer gently until just heated. Garnish with cashews, if desired. Makes 4 meal-size servings, under 200 calories each; cashews add 50 calories per serving. From: Dottie Cross TMPJ72B. Reformatted for MM by CLM, HCPM52C - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -