Deep Fried Almond Chicken Recipe

Name: Deep Fried Almond Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, sliced into 1 inch pieces; 1 egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; oil (for deep frying); 1/2 cup cornstarch, plus; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 dash hot red chili pepper, crushed; 1/4 cup green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 cup almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, sliced into 1 inch pieces
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
oil (for deep frying)
1/2 cup cornstarch, plus
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 dash hot red chili pepper, crushed
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/4 cup water
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup almonds, chopped

1
Chicken: Cut chicken pieces in 1-inch squares and place in large bowl.
2
Stir in egg, salt, pepper and 1 TB oil and mix well.
3
Stir cornstarch and flour together.
4
Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat.
5
Heat oil for deep-frying in wok or deep-fryer to 375u00b0F.
6
Add chicken pieces, a small batch at a time, and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
7
(Do not overcook chicken or chicken will be tough). Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
8
Clean wok and heat 15 seconds over high heat.
9
Add 1 TB oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
10
Add and stir-fry crushed chiles and green onions.
11
Add rice wine and stir 3 seconds.
12
Add cooked chicken, stirring until well mixed.
13
Add to chicken and heated through.
14
Sauce:
15
Add oil to WOK.
16
Add the Flour and cook to make a almond colored roux.
17
Add the Butter and Melt over Medium heat,.
18
Add Chicken Stock and wisk until smooth.
19
Add Sugar and stir until sugar is desolved.
20
Add Sesame Oil and stir to blend.
21
Let cook until boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
22
Remove from heat and serve over Deep Fried Almond Chicken.
23
Sprinkle chopped almonds on top and enjoy!

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, sliced into 1 inch pieces, 1 egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and more.

Yes, Deep Fried Almond 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.

Deep Fried Almond Chicken

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