Warr-Shu-Gai Almond Boneless Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 whole skinless chicken breasts, boned and cut in half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
Sauce
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups Chopped mushrooms (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
Batter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, Beaten
1 tablespoon water
vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
Gradually stir in chicken broth, mushrooms (if desired), butter, soy sauce and bouillon granules.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Let boil 1 minute. Keep warm.
Prepare batter: Beat together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth.
Coat each piece of chicken with batter.
Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok to the depth of 1/2 inch; heat to 375 degrees.
Cook coated chicken pieces in oil, turning once, until golden -- 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain on pa per towels.
Cut chicken diagonally into strips.
Reassemble strips in chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion.
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
Makes four to six servings.
It's been some time since I last made this, but I recall that the batter seemed not quite the same, but the rest is authentic. This can also be made with duck, in which case it becomes Warr Shu Opp.