War Su Gai (Almond Boneless Chicken) Recipe


Ingredients:
  • 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut in half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch(corn flour)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 cups broth
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons chicken fat or butter
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

Batter:

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/3 cup toasted, slivered almonds
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped (green and white parts)
  • Oil for deep frying

Method:

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce.
  3. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms (if using), chicken fat or butter, soy sauce and bouillon granules.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  6. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm.

To prepare batter:

  1. Beat together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth.
  2. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter.
  3. Heat wok or a large skillet and add oil to a depth of 1/2-inch.
  4. Heat to 375 degrees.
  5. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden, turning them once.
  6. This should take about 5 - 7 minutes.
  7. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one, or on paper towels.
  8. Cut the chicken diagonally into strips.
  9. Reassemble the strips into chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce.
  10. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion.
  11. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve to 4 to 6 persons.

1 Comments

  1. This chicken is delish. ? My mom just made it, since we do not have any good chinese restaurants left. I cant wait to share this with our family and friends. Try it you wont be disappointed. Marie Windsor Ontario Canada

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