Chicken Breasts with Snow Peas

Submitted by: Jo-Anne	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Chicken
Quantity: 4 servings	Preparation time: 0:10 hr. Cooking time: 0:10 hr.

Ingredients

1	package frozen snow peas (10-oz/275 g)	1
2	whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned	2
1 tsp	cornstarch	5 mL
1/4 cup	sherry	60 mL
2 tbsp	vegetable oil	30 mL
3 tbsp	water	45 mL
1/2 cup	blanched slivered almonds	125 mL
3 tbsp	soy sauce	45 mL
	salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

Remove frozen snow eas from package, and let thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes. Pat thoroughly dry with paper toweling.

Cut chicken breast into bite-size cubes, and place in a glass bowl.

Mix cornstarch with sherry, and pour over chicken. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add chicken, and cook, stirring until each piece is white.

Add snow peas to skillet, and stir until coated with oil. Add water, cover, and cook for about 1 minute, until crisp-tender. Add almonds and soy sauce. Cook for 1/2 minute more. Add salt and pepper as needed.

Serve over steamy hot cooked rice or flat noodles.