Black Walnut Chicken Stir Fry

A divine stir-fry meal, sautéed to perfection, with the bold flavor of wild black walnuts.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 12 green onions, sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 2/3 cup Fancy Large Black Walnuts
• 4 to 6 tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Steamed rice

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, grated ginger, and garlic.
2. Mix in the soy sauce and dry sherry.
3. Add the crushed red pepper; set mixture aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large skillet; cook and stir the pepper and onions for 2 minutes; remove from wok and set aside.
5. Cook and stir black walnuts for 1 to 2 minutes; remove and set aside.
6. Cook and stir chicken in remaining oil for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it turns white.
7. Add the soy sauce mixture to wok with the chicken and cook, stirring until thickened.
8. Add the vegetables and black walnuts to the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Hammons Products Company