*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Chinese Chicken Strata

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Casseroles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      Cups          chicken -- diced, cooked
   3      Tablespoons   soy sauce
   1 1/2  Tablespoons   rice vinegar
   1 1/2  Tablespoons   sesame oil
   1      Teaspoon      chili paste with garlic
   1 3/4  Teaspoons     dry mustard
   4                    scallions -- chopped
   1      Medium        red bell pepper -- chopped
   1      Can           waterchestnuts -- sliced, drained
   6                    bread slices -- cubed
   2      Cups          cheddar cheese, shredded
   3                    eggs
   2      Cups          milk

    In a medium bowl, combine diced chicken, soy sauce,
 vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste with garlic, 1 t. dry mustard, 
scallions, red pepper and water chestnuts.  

Mix well and set aside.  
Turn half the bread cubes in buttered 11 x 7 baking dish. 
 Sprinkle with half the cheese. 
Distribute half the chicken mixture over cheese. 
 Cover with remaining bread cubes
and remaining 3/4 t. dry mustard until blended. 
 Pour evenly over casserole. 
 Cover with plastic wrap.
 Refrigerate several hours, or overnight.    

 Preheat oven to 350. Bake, uncovered 40 to 45 minutes,
 until top is golden and center is set.
 Let cool 5 minutes, then cut into squares or rectangles to serve.   

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