Oriental Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 chicken breasts, split, boned & skinned
    2 egg whites
    3 Tbsp cornstarch, divided
    1 tsp sugar
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp Accent
    1/4 tsp pepper
    2 Tbsp dry sherry
    1 cup salad oil
    1/2 lb fresh mushrooms
    1 1/4 cup water, divided
    2 chicken bouillon cubes
    1 (6 oz) pkg frozen snow peas
Preparation
    Partially freeze chicken.
    Slice lengthwise with the grain, about 1/8-inch thick.
    In a small bowl, combine until smooth, egg whites, 2 Tbsp of cornstarch, sugar, salt, Accent, pepper & sherry.
    Dredge chicken in flour; shake off excess.
    Dip chicken into batter.
    In a large skillet, heat oil.
    Place a few strips of chicken in the oil, being careful not to let the pieces touch; saut for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Remove the chicken; drain on paper towels; set aside.
    Repeat with remaining chicken. Pour off all but 3 Tbsp oil in skillet.
    Rinse, pat dry & slice fresh mushrooms.
    Add to oil in skillet; saut for 5 minutes; remove.
    Add 1/4 cup of water, stir to loosen particles from the bottom of the skillet.
    Combine remaining 1 cup water with remaining Tbsp cornstarch & chicken bouillon cubes.
    Add to skillet; bring to the boiling point.
    Add snow peas, water chestnuts, reserve chicken & mushrooms.
    Heat.
    Serve garnished with thinly sliced turnip & radish, if desired.
    Yield:
    8 servings.

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