Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Mint Leaves Chicken

If you are not rejecting the smell and flavor of mint leaves, here is another dish that you may give it a try - Mint Leaves Chicken.    


Ingredients:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes)
  • 1/4 cups mint leaves
  • 1/3 of yellow bell peppers (cut into thin slices)
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • cooking oil for cooking
  • a handful of cashew nuts (optional)

Marinade:     
  • Combine 1 tbsp soy source and 2 tsp cornstarch, mix well
  • Add the chicken to the marinade and stir to coat evenly, let stand for 10mins 

Steps:
  1. Place a wok/stir-fry pan over high heat until hot, add the oil and swirling to coat the sides
  2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant
  3. Add half of the mint leaves and quick stirring, remove the mint leaves from the wok, drain and set aside
  4. Add the chicken in the wok stir fry till the chicken is cooked (add a bit of water if necessary)
  5. Add the yellow bell pepper and the remaining half of the mint leaves, cook and stir to mix
  6. Remove pan from the heat, add the nuts and stir to mix
  7. Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with fried mint leaves (and few more fresh mint leaves, if wish), serve 

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