Chinese Chicken with Water Chestnuts

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under 30 minutes

ingredients

1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, slivered
1/2 pound chicken breast, cut in thin strips
2 cups water chestnuts, peeled and sliced
1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced

directions

Mix sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch; set aside. Heat frying pan; add oil and heat thoroughly. Add garlic, chives, ginger, and bamboo shoots; stir-fry 1 minute.

Add chicken to stir-fry and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until light brown. Add water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 more minute. Add cornstarch mixture and stir for another minute or so.

Serve immediately.

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mmurphy

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