Ingredients

  • 2 -3 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 18 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 12 mushrooms, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 12 water chestnuts, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 (6 ounce) package snow peas
  • 1 12 cups chopped scallions (1 small bunch)
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or 2 teaspoons tamari
  • 12 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Cut chicken into narrow strips; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour in a medium bowl with the next 4 ingredients.
  • Heat first tablespoon of vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat.
  • Saute mushrooms, celery, water chestnuts, and snow peas for 2 minutes; remove from wok.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of oil to wok and heat.
  • Saute scallions and chicken strips for 1 minute over high heat, turning constantly.
  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce or tamari and sugar; pour into wok.
  • Add vegetable mix to wok and heat for 1 minute- Serve hot.