Almond Chicken Appetizers
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- 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
- In medium bowl, mix together egg white, soy sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves; stir chicken pieces into mixture.
- Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Mix together the flour, chicken broth, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, the baking soda, almonds and almond extract; stir chicken into batter until well coated.
- In wok, heat 1 1/2-inches oil to 350°F.
- Fry chicken pieces, about fifteen at a time, turning frequently, until light brown (2-3 minutes); drain on paper towels.
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F.
- Fry chicken all at once until golden brown (1 minute); drain on paper towels.
- Serve with dipping sauce.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
littleturtle
United States