Velvet chicken

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Chicken breast, diced
1tablespoonOil
cupStock
3teaspoonsCornstarch
½poundsSmall mushrooms
1teaspoonSalt
¼Inch piece of fresh ginger, chopped
1teaspoonPepper

Directions

Mix the chicken pieces in a bowl with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 Tbsp oil, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Let sit. Pour the boiling stock over the mushrooms in another bowl and stir in 2 tsp cornstarch, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Quick fry the chicken, over high heat for 30 seconds then add the mushroom mixture and the ginger. Stir constantly until just done, no more than 5 minutes, over medium heat. Serve immediately.