Crispy Plum Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Plum Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1 pound chicken breast cubed; vegetable oil to shallow-fry; 1 red pepper medium, chopped; 1 medium carrot thinly sliced; 4 1/2 ounces green beans trimmed, halved; 8 ounces pineapple pieces in natural juice, drained; 3/4 cup plum sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 spring onions cut into 3/4 inch pieces; jasmine rice cooked, to serve

Servings: persons

1/3 cup cornstarch
1 egg lightly beaten
1 pound chicken breast cubed
vegetable oil to shallow-fry
1 red pepper medium, chopped
1 medium carrot thinly sliced
4 1/2 ounces green beans trimmed, halved
8 ounces pineapple pieces in natural juice, drained
3/4 cup plum sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 spring onions cut into 3/4 inch pieces
jasmine rice cooked, to serve

1
Combine cornstarch, egg and chicken in a medium bowl. Season.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan (around 3/4 inch deep). Working in batches, shallow-fry chicken for 3-4 mins, or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Let oil cool slightly. Drain all but 1 tbsp oil from wok.
3
Cook pepper, carrot and green beans over medium heat for 3-4 mins, or until vegetables are just tender. Return chicken to pan along with pineapple, plum sauce and soy sauce. Stir-fry for 1 min, or until chicken is glazed. Remove from heat and add onions.
4
Serve over rice.

339

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1 egg lightly beaten, 1 pound chicken breast cubed, vegetable oil to shallow-fry, and more.

Yes, Crispy Plum Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Plum Chicken

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