Asian Chicken

By Castrofilippo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions

Preparation

Step 1

1. Evenly coat each piece of chicken with 1 tablespoon flour.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat, and cook the chicken until lightly golden, 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

3. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Cook mushrooms, scallions, ginger, garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the scallions and mushrooms begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Add chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil and the chicken, the cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 minutes.

5. Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over and top with cilantro and scallions