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chicken and pecans in hoisin sauce

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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

Feel free to substitute walnuts if you prefer those. Pecans are just more plentiful where I live and easier to come by!

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken and pecans in hoisin sauce

  • 2
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1
    egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    dry white wine
  • 1 c
    pecan or walnut pieces
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    hoisin sauce

How To Make chicken and pecans in hoisin sauce

  • 1
    Cut the chicken into 3/4 inch pieces; place in a medium bowl.
  • 2
    Mix together the egg white, cornstarch, salt, and wine. Add to the chicken pieces and stir to coat well. Set aside.
  • 3
    Saute the nuts in oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove the nuts with a slotted spoon; drain on papertowels.
  • 4
    Add the reserved chicken mixture to the skillet, and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Drain chicken on papertowels.
  • 5
    Add the sugar, garlic powder, and hoisin sauce to the drippings in the skillet; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute or until the mixture is thoroughly heated. Add the reserved nuts and chicken. Cook until thoroughly heated and chicken is cooked. Serve over rice, if desired.
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