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Spicy Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables

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Ingredients

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11/2 pounds air-chilled boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

1 pound mushrooms, stem ends trimmed and sliced or cut into halves or thirds

3/4 pound snow peas or thinner asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 3/4 inch pieces

or a mixture of both

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch squares

1 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch squares

31/2 tablespoons coconut, grapeseed or sunflower seed oil

Marinade

2 tablespoons tamari sauce

11/2 tablespoons rice wine or sake

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon non-gmo cornstarch

Seasonings

3 tablespoons minced scallions

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons minced fresh or bottled ginger

1 teaspoon hot chili paste or to taste

Chicken Sauce

3/4 cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons tamari sauce

2 tablespoons rice wine or sake

1 tablespoon Rain’s Choice Cinnamon Spice Vanilla Sugar

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a bowl. Add the marinade and turn the chicken cubes in it to coat them. Cover with plastic wrap, and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes. (Chicken can remain in marinade for an hour or two without a problem)

Heat a wok or large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of the oil, heat until very hot, and add the chicken. Cook over high heat, stirring, until the chicken changes color and separates—about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain. Wipe out the pan.

Reheat the pan, add the remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons oil, heat, and add the seasonings. Stir-fry seasonings for about 15 seconds, then add the red and orange peppers and mushrooms; toss them with the seasonings and stir-fry for 1-1/2 minutes.

Add the asparagus and Chicken Sauce, and cook, stirring continuously, to prevent lumps, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, and toss lightly to heat through and coat the pieces. Scoop onto a platter and serve immediately. Serve with jasmine or basmati rice or soba noodles.