CARAMEL CORIANDER CHICKEN

Caramel Coriander Chicken image

Provided by BettyandJoyce

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons ground turmeric
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup soft brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped coriander (cilantro)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup chinese rice wine or 1/4 cup sherry wine

Steps:

Place the turmeric, 2 crushed garlic cloves, the ginger, soy, rice wine, egg yolks, white pepper in a large bowl and mix together well. Add chicken toss to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight (optional).
Pour away excess liquid from the chicken, add flour and toss to mix well.
Heat wok until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat.
Add 1/3rd or 1/4th chicken and stir fry for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from wok and keep warm. Repeat until all the chicken is golden brown. Add oil as necessary.
Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil, brown sugar, and garlic. Mix together and leave for 1-2 minutes for the sugar to caramelize, and liquefy.
Return chicken from wok and add coriander (cilantro) and vinegar. Stir gently for 2 minutes, and put the lid on for 2-3 minutes.
Enjoy!
Variation: Use twice the sauce and don't drain as much.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.9, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 226.1, Sodium 667.8, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 26.8, Protein 56.8