Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 c. broccoli florets
  • 1 c. cauliflower florets
  • 1 c. sliced celery, cut 1-inch long and 1/4-inch wide
  • 10 to 12 snow peas
  • 1/2 Bermuda onion, sliced into 1/4-inch wide rings
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/3 c. dry white wine
  • 1 c. sliced carrots, 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide
  • 1/2 c. each: sliced green, red and yellow bell pepper, cut 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide
  • 6 large mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried tarragon
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • hot cooked rice

Method

  • In a large 4-quart skillet, wok or stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook until lightly brown.
  • Immediately add the chicken and stir-fry, turning constantly, until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine and bring to a vigorous simmer.
  • Add carrots, cover and steam for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Then in succession, add the broccoli and cauliflower together.
  • Stir, cover and steam for 1 to 2 minutes; then the peppers.
  • Stir, cover and steam.
  • Add the snow peas; stir, cover and steam.
  • Add the celery; stir, cover and steam.
  • If extra liquid is needed, you can add a bit more wine or water.
  • Be conservative, as the vegetables will begin adding their own liquid.
  • Add sugar, basil, tarragon and soy sauce sauce; stir. Stir in lemon juice just before serving.
  • Serve over hot rice with soy sauce on the side.