Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (1 tsp dried)
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1/2 lb snow peas
  • 1/2 cup water

Method

  • Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of the sherry and 3 teaspoons of the cornstarch; mix well.
  • Stir in the chicken.
  • Cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Combine soy sauce, remaining sherry,remaining cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  • In a heavy cast iron frypan or wok, heat oil over high heat until very hot but not smoking.
  • Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Remove chicken, set aside.
  • Add garlic and ginger to pan, stir well,add onions, snow peas and water.
  • Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Return chicken and soy sauce mixture to pan and stir quickly over high heat until hot.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.