Almond Chicken Appetizers

Delicious, crispy chicken nuggets breaded with crunchy almonds. Makes about 20 nuggets which should serve 2-3 as a main dish. Prep time includes time to marinate.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb)  boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
•  vegetable oil, to deep fry

• Marinade

• 1  egg white
• 1⁄2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  pinch ground cinnamon
• 1  pinch ground cloves

• Batter

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth or 3⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  toasted  slivered almonds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. In medium bowl, mix together egg white, soy sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves; stir chicken pieces into mixture.
2. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
3. Mix together the flour, chicken broth, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, the baking soda, almonds and almond extract; stir chicken into batter until well coated.
4. In wok, heat 1 1/2-inches oil to 350°F.
5. Fry chicken pieces, about fifteen at a time, turning frequently, until light brown (2-3 minutes); drain on paper towels.
6. Increase oil temperature to 375°F.
7. Fry chicken all at once until golden brown (1 minute); drain on paper towels.
8. Serve with dipping sauce.