Walnut Chicken With Plum Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 ¼ pounds)
• 1 tablespoon sherry
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 egg whites
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 to 2 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Plum Sauce (recipe follows)

How to make Walnut Chicken With Plum Sauce

1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; sprinkle with sherry, salt and pepper.
2. Set aside.
3. Beat egg whites at high speed of electric mixer until foamy.
4. Gradually add cornstarch to egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold in chicken.
6. Roll each chicken piece in chopped walnuts; fry in 2-inches of hot oil (350*F / 175*C) until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve hot with Plum Sauce.

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