*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        HOT SZECHUAN CHICKEN SALAD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Chicken
                Chinese                          Asian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   Light soy sauce
   1                    Large clove garlic (opt)
     1/4  teaspoon      Oriental 5-spice powder
   2                    Red bell peppers -- seeded
   2                    Jalapeno peppers -- seeded
   1                    Small onion -- thinly sliced
   1      teaspoon      Cornstarch
     1/2                Head iceberg lettuce -- broken up
   2                    Chicken breasts; skinned -- bite-size cubes
   2      tablespoons   Tomato juice -- minced
   1      pinch         Coarse black pepper -- and diced
                        chopped
   1      cup           Chicken broth -- skim off fat
   2      tablespoons   Cold water
   4      tablespoons   Dry-roasted cashews (opt)

1. Combine chicken cubes with soy sauce, tomato juice, garlic (if desired), 5-spice powder, and black pepper.
Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or 30 minutes in refrigerator.

 2. With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a large nonstick skillet or electric frying pan, arranging chicken in a single layer. Reserve marinade. Brown chicken evenly on all sides over moderate heat. Remove from skillet; set aside.

 3. Combine bell and jalapeno peppers, onion, and broth in the skillet. Cook over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken cubes, and cook, stirring, until heated through. Combine cornstarch with reserved marinade and cold water; fork-blend until smooth. Stir into skillet mixture over low heat; simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens and clears.
4. Cut lettuce into bite-size pieces. Arrange on top of chicken mixture in skillet; simmer gently until just heated. Garnish with cashews, if desired. Makes 4 meal-size servings, under 200 calories each; cashews add 50 calories per serving.
From: Dottie Cross TMPJ72B. Reformatted for MM by CLM, HCPM52C

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