Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
  • 2 tablespoon minced ginger, divided
  • 1/2 pound snap peas, blanched
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 4 sliced scallions, separate green and white
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (if canned, use low sodium)
  • 2 cups sliced shiitakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  • Marinate chicken in sesame oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 tablespoon ginger for 30 minutes.
  • Blanch snap peas al dente in hot salted water followed by an iced bath.
  • Keep the peas crisp.
  • In a hot wok, coat bottom with oil and add remaining 1 tablespoon of garlic, 1 tablespoon of ginger and white scallions.
  • Stir quickly to avoid burning.
  • Season chicken and brown.
  • After about 8 minutes, add chicken stock and reduce by half.
  • Add mushrooms quickly stir for 1 minute.
  • Add peas just to heat up and serve.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper.
  • Serve with rice.