Recipe: Kroger Hot Chinese Chicken Salad

KROGER HOT CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (5.33 oz each), cut into pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup corn oil
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
4 ounces canned water chestnuts, drained, sliced
4 ounces canned mushroom slices, drained
1 cup coarsely chopped green onion
1 cup slant-sliced celery
1 teaspoon flavor enhancer*
1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup soy sauce
FOR SERVING:
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
Hot cooked rice (for serving)

Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks. In shallow dish, place cornstarch. Add chicken and dredge to coat.

In wok or fry pan, place oil and heat to medium temperature. Add chicken and cook, turning, about 3 minutes or until brown.

Add tomato, water chestnuts, mushrooms, onion, celery, flavor enhancer, garlic powder, soy sauce and stir. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

TO SERVE:
In bowl, place lettuce. Add chicken and vegetable mixture and toss lightly. Serve hot with rice.

*Flavor enhancer:
Typically this means monosodium glutamate (MSG). Alternatives include pepper; dried vegetable flakes; lemon-zest; Mrs. Dash (Original or Minced Onion Medley).

Makes 4-8 servings
Source: Package label recipe: Kroger frozen skinless boneless chicken thighs