Ginger chicken

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Stick butter
2tablespoonsFreshly grated ginger
2Bunches scallions, chopped
1cupChicken stock
4Whole boneless chicken
Breasts, cut into bite-size
Pieces
2Cans water chestnuts,drained
And sliced
1poundsFresh button mushrooms,
Quartered
Pepper to taste
3cupsSour cream
6cupsCooked brown or white rice
Parsley for garnish

Directions

Heat butter in a wok or large skillet. Saute the ginger and scallions until the scallions are slightly wilted. Add the chicken stock and heat to near boiling. Add the chicken, reduce the heat and stir gently. Simmer until the chicken is JUST COOKED. Add the water chestnuts, mushrooms and pepper and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring gently. Add 2 cups of the sour cream and continue stirring until blended thoroughly. Keep on a very low flame. Serve over rice with a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.