Braised Chicken Breast

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Braised Chicken Breast

Food Ingredients:
3 Dried black mushrooms 1 (large) chicken breast 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 pound Leeks 1/2 cup Bamboo shoots 2 tablespoons Smoked ham 2 -(up to) 3 tablespoons Oil 2 tablespoons Oil 1 cup Water 1 tablespoon Sherry 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 2 tablespoons Water 1 teaspoon Sugar Worcestershire sauce

Recipe preparation:
1 1. Soak dried mushrooms. 2 2. Skin and bone chicken breast and cut in 2-inch squares. Combine cornstarch, soy sauce and salt. Add to chicken and toss gently to coat. 3 3. Cut leeks in 1-inch sections; slice bamboo shoots and soaked mushrooms. 4 Mince ham. 5 4. Heat oil. Add leeks and stir-fry to brown lightly; then remove. Heat remaining oil. Add chicken; stir-fry until it loses its pinkness. Return leeks to pan. 6 5. Add water and bring to a boil. Stir in sherry and remaining soy sauce; then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. 7 6. Add sliced bamboo shoots and mushrooms; simmer, covered, 20 minutes more. Remove chicken and vegetables, leaving liquids in pan. Arrange on a serving platter and keep warm. 8 7. Blend remaining cornstarch and cold water to a paste; stir in sugar. 9 Then add to liquids in pan, stirring to thicken. Pour sauce over chicken. 10 Garnish with ham, sprinkle with Worcestershire Sauce and serve. 11 NOTE: This Shanghai style dish is sometimes called Princess Chicken.

Recipe source: Foodista recipe