NEW MOON CAFE CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

NEW MOON CAFE CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD image

Yield 4 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (2 1/2 pound) chicken, cut up
2 eggs, beaten
Cornstarch
1 tbsp Sesame oil
Vegetable oil
1 (6 3/4 oz) package rice sticks
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp water
1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
Salt, pepper
1/2 cup torn cilantro leaves
1 bunch green onions, shredded
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 tbsp chopped roasted almonds
1 small head lettuce, finely shredded

Steps:

Dip chicken pieces in eggs, then cornstarch. Heat sesame oil and 2 tbsp vegetable oil in heavy skillet. Fry chicken pieces until tender. Drain on paper towels and cool. Bone and shred. Heat oil for deep frying to 365. Fry rice sticks, small batch at a time, 1 to 2 seconds, or until puffed. Drain on paper towels. Combine chicken and rice sticks in bowl. Mix mustard with water to make paste and add hoisin and soy sauces. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add to chicken mixture. Add cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, almonds and lettuce to chicken mixture. Toss thoroughly. Serve immediately. Makes 4 large or 6 side dish servings.