War Su Gai (Almond Boneless Chicken)

_.-.C.L.E.O.P.A.T.R.A-.-._ · 09-01-2008, 12:29 AM

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

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

Sauce:
4 tablespoons [Only registered users can see links. ] ([Only registered users can see links. ])
3 tablespoons water
3 cups broth
1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms (optional)
3 tablespoons chicken fat or butter
2 teaspoons [Only registered users can see links. ]
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules

Batter:
3 tablespoons [Only registered users can see links. ]
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 [Only registered users can see links. ]

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes.
While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the [Only registered users can see links. ] and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms (if using), chicken fat or butter, [Only registered users can see links. ], and bouillon granules. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm.

To prepare batter: Beat together the [Only registered users can see links. ], flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter.

Heat wok or a large skillet and add oil to a depth of 1/2-inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden, turning them once. This should take about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one, or on paper towels.

Cut the chicken diagonally into strips. Reassemble the strips into chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

War Su Gai (Almond Boneless Chicken)

09-01-2008, 12:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
_.-.C.L.E.O.P.A.T.R.A-.-._ __m-a-l-i-k__OWN-16 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: My YuMmy HeArT Posts: 535 Thanks: 378 Thanked 681 Times in 225 Posts Reputation: 36896	War Su Gai (Almond Boneless Chicken) Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut in half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dry sherry Sauce: 4 tablespoons [Only registered users can see links. ] ([Only registered users can see links. ]) 3 tablespoons water 3 cups broth 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms (optional) 3 tablespoons chicken fat or butter 2 teaspoons [Only registered users can see links. ] 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules Batter: 3 tablespoons [Only registered users can see links. ] 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 [Only registered users can see links. ] Directions: Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the [Only registered users can see links. ] and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms (if using), chicken fat or butter, [Only registered users can see links. ], and bouillon granules. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm. To prepare batter: Beat together the [Only registered users can see links. ], flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter. Heat wok or a large skillet and add oil to a depth of 1/2-inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden, turning them once. This should take about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one, or on paper towels. Cut the chicken diagonally into strips. Reassemble the strips into chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve. War Su Gai (Almond Boneless Chicken)

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