ASIAN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Ingredients
- 2 oz bean thread vermicelli
- 3 cups peanut oil
- 12 oz chicken breasts or thighs, skinless, boneless
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbs teriyaki sauce
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbs oil for cooking
- 2 tbs lemongrass finely chopped, or 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups broccoli, florets
- 1 cup cauliflower, florets
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms stems removed and sliced
- 1 red or green sweet pepper cut into 1 inch squares
- 8 green onions cut into 2 inch lengths
- 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
- cilantro or parsley snipped, ( optional )
Instructions
- In a wok or 12-inch skillet heat the 3 cups of peanut oil to 375*F. Add the vermicelli to hot oil and cook about 8 seconds or until puffed, turning once. ( Do not let brown ) Drain on paper towels; set aside. Cool and discard peanut oil.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
- For sauce, in a small bowl combine chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, and cornstarch; set aside.
- Add 1 tbs cooking oil to the same wok or a 12-inch skillet. Preheat over medium-high heat ( add more oil if necessary during cooking. ) Stir-fry lemongrass or lemon peel and garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds. add the broccoli and cauliflower, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, red or green sweet pepper, and green onions; stir-fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from wok. Add chicken to wok; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Push chicken from the center of the wok.
- Stir sauce; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thicken and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to wok. Add tomatoes. Stir to coat. Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately with vermicelli. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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