Cantonese Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Cantonese Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 lbs fryer, cut up; 3 tablespoons brown gravy; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup cooking oil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts; 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; green onion (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 - 3 1/2 lbs fryer, cut up
3 tablespoons brown gravy
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
green onion (optional)

1
Place chicken in enough boiling water to cover.
2
Add brown gravy sauce, pepper and 1 tsp sugar.
3
Cook slowly for 15 minutes.
4
Drain, pat dry and let drip from strainer.
5
Brown or bake chicken in hot oil until golden brown.
6
Cover and cook slowly for 20 minutes.
7
Remove and place on platter.
8
Pour off all but 3 tbsp oil.
9
Add waterchestnuts, mushrooms, broth, soy sauce, salt and sugar.
10
Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
11
Combine cornstarch and water.
12
Pour sauce over chicken.
13
Garnish with green onions.
14
Serve with rice.

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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: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 lbs fryer, cut up, 3 tablespoons brown gravy, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Fried Chicken 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.

Cantonese Fried Chicken

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