Asian Chicken Cubes With Cherries, Pineapple and Li

Name: Asian Chicken Cubes With Cherries, Pineapple and Lichees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 1 teaspoon sherry wine; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; ½ teaspoon anise pepper; 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup lychee juice; 1 cup lychee, meat (fruit canned Asian market); ½ cup maraschino cherry; ½ cup pineapple chunk

Servings: persons

1 chicken breast
1 teaspoon sherry wine
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
½ teaspoon anise pepper
1 tablespoon scallion, chopped
1 egg white
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup lychee juice
1 cup lychee, meat (fruit canned Asian market)
½ cup maraschino cherry
½ cup pineapple chunk

1
Bone chicken and cut into cubes; mix sherry, light soy sauce, anise pepper and chopped scallion together, pour over chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
2
Beat egg white and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch together.
3
Pour over chicken breast mixture.
4
Heat oil to 325 degrees.
5
Deep fry chicken.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
Mix sugar, catsup, vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and lichee juice in saucepan; stir until thickened.
8
Add lichee meat, cherries and pineapple.
9
Stir until hot, then serve over chicken.

1240

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken breast, 1 teaspoon sherry wine, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, ½ teaspoon anise pepper, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Cubes With Cherries, Pineapple and Lichees falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Chicken Cubes With Cherries, Pineapple and Lichees

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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