DEEP FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN

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Number Of Ingredients 21

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon sherry
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch
2-2 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
vegetable oil
gingered plum sauce
GINGERED PLUM SAUCE
1 cup plum jam
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons grated lemon peels
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon anise seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces sprinkle with sherry, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch to egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chicken. Roll each chicken piece in chopped walnuts fry in 2 inches of hot oil (350 degrees) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve chicken with Gingered Plum Sauce. Yields: about 3 dozen appetizers. GINGER PLUM SAUCEHeat plum jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Yield: 1 1/4 cups.

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