ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN (WOR SU GAI)

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This almond boneless chicken recipe, also known as War Su Gai or chicken soo guy was given to me by my Aunt, who many years ago, when I was a child introduced me to Chinese cuisine. This was served in a popular Detroit Chinese restaurant and it was actually the first Chinese food that I ever ate. I loved it then and love it now....

Provided by Laura Yoder

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts or 8 chicken tenders
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp dry sherry
SAUCE:
4 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp water
3 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c fresh mushrooms, chopped
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp chicken bouillon granules
BATTER:
3 Tbsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp soy sauce
BASE
1 c shredded lettuce
1/3 c toasted slivered almonds
4 green onions, sliced with part of the tops.
OIL FOR DEEP FRYING

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms,soy sauce, butter and boullion granules. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm. To prepare batter: Beat together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter. Heat large skillet or wok and add oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden brown, turning once. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one or on a paper towel. Cut the fried chicken in diagonal strips. Reassemble the strips into a chicken breast shape and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and green onions. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

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