Almond Boneless Chicken - Chinese - World Famous Recipes

Chinese >> Almond Boneless Chicken

Ingredients:

						
2 Whole Chicken Breasts, Skinned, Boned, And Cut In Half 
½ Teaspoon Salt 
1 Tablespoon Dry Sherry 
1 Cup Shredded Lettuce 
1/3 Cup Toasted, Slivered Almonds 
1 Green Onion, Finely Chopped (green And White Parts) 
Oil For Deep-frying
4 Tablespoons Cornstarch 
3 Tablespoons Water 
3 Cups Broth 
1 ½ Cups Chopped Mushrooms (optional) 
3 Tablespoons Chicken Fat Or Butter 
2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce 
3 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Granules
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch 
3 Tablespoons Flour 
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder 
1 Egg, Beaten 
1 Tablespoon Water

Preparation:
Sprinkle Chicken With Salt And Sherry And Marinate For 15 Minutes.
While Chicken Is Marinating, Prepare The Sauce.
Mix Together The Cornstarch And Water In A Small Saucepan Until Smooth.
Gradually Mix In The Chicken Broth, Mushrooms (if Using), Chicken Fat Or Butter, Soy Sauce, 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 Cornstarch, 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 ½-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.

You can serve with your family and friends.