Dragon & Phoenix Recipe

Name: Dragon & Phoenix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices ham; 1 chicken, de-boned and butterflied; 4 cups peanut oil; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 slices gingerroot; 4 water chestnuts, peeled and sliced lengthwise; 4 scallions, cut into 3 inch pieces; 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissovled in; 1 tablespoon chicken stock

Servings: persons

4 slices ham
1 chicken, de-boned and butterflied
4 cups peanut oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 slices gingerroot
4 water chestnuts, peeled and sliced lengthwise
4 scallions, cut into 3 inch pieces
1/2 cup bamboo shoot, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissovled in
1 tablespoon chicken stock

1
You will also need: 2 pieces of caul fat (A fatty diaphragm membrane from a pig or sheep intestine that resembles fine netting).
2
Lay 2 slices of the ham on one side of the butterflied chicken breast.
3
Refold the breast,enclosing the ham.
4
Lay the breast on a sheet of caul fat.
5
Roll up tight.
6
Dust the surface with flour shaking off excess.
7
Heat oil in a wok to 350u00b0F.
8
Slide the chicken breast into the oil 1 by 1 when they brown (about 5 minutes) remove 1 from the oil and press down on it if it still feels mushy it needs more cooking.
9
Remove and drain the chicken.
10
Slice the chicken crosswise diagonally, into 1/2 pieces.
11
Vegetable Sauce:
12
Heat the 2 Tb of oil in a wok and flavor with garlic and ginger for a few seconds (do not let burn).
13
Remove the Garlic and ginger and add the water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and scallions to the wok.
14
Stir fry for 30 seconds then add soy sauce,rice wine and chicken broth.
15
When the liquid boils, stir in dissolved cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
16
Spread the sauce on a platter as a bed for the chicken.

1803

kcal

Calories

146

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices ham, 1 chicken, de-boned and butterflied, 4 cups peanut oil, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Dragon & Phoenix falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Dragon & Phoenix

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