Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 12 cup bamboo shoot, canned, finely chopped
  • 2 -3 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, finely minced
  • 14 cup slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish
  • hot cooked rice, for 4
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 18 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 12 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil, divided

Method

  • In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine the marinade ingredients.
  • Add the cut chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat thoroughly.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Next, in a bowl combine the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • When ready to cook, drain chicken and discard marinade.
  • In a large skillet or wok, add 1 Tbsp oil and stir fry the chicken until no longer pink.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the green pepper and green onion for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the bamboo shoots and ginger.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until veggies are crisp-tender.
  • Stir sauce mixture and add to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add chicken and heat through.
  • Garnish with almonds.