Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our almond boneless chicken wor su gai, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish, originating from the vibrant culinary landscape of China, combines the essence of traditional Chinese cooking techniques with the versatility of modern culinary innovations. Featuring tender, boneless chicken enveloped in a luscious almond-infused sauce, this dish promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: steamed broccoli with garlic sauce, a refreshing and healthy side dish that complements the richness of the chicken, and a delightful shrimp with lobster sauce, a seafood extravaganza that adds a touch of luxury to your meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN (WOR SU GAI)
This almond boneless chicken recipe, also known as War Su Gai or chicken soo guy was given to me by my Aunt, who many years ago, when I was a child introduced me to Chinese cuisine. This was served in a popular Detroit Chinese restaurant and it was actually the first Chinese food that I ever ate. I loved it then and love it now....
Provided by Laura Yoder
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms,soy sauce, butter and boullion granules. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm. To prepare batter: Beat together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter. Heat large skillet or wok and add oil to a depth of 1/2 inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden brown, turning once. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one or on a paper towel. Cut the fried chicken in diagonal strips. Reassemble the strips into a chicken breast shape and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and green onions. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.
CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN
Hope this helps! Tender chicken, vegetables, and fried almonds, bathed in a soy based sauce, tastes just like a Chinese restaurant favorite.
Provided by MELANIEB211
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, and sherry in a large bowl. Stir in chicken; cover and refrigerate.
- Heat 1 1/2 cups of the peanut oil in a large, deep skillet. Fry almonds in the oil until golden, about 1 minute. Drain fried almonds on a paper towel.
- Drain all but 3 tablespoons of oil from the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, celery, onion, and water chestnuts. Cook and stir vegetables for 1 minute. Remove from skillet.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the marinated chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cooked vegetables, chicken stock, and reserved soy sauce mixture; simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in fried almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 847.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN (WOR SU GAI)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and sherry and marinate for 15 minutes. While chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth. Gradually mix in the chicken broth, mushrooms (if using), chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, and bouillon granules. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute, and keep warm.To prepare batter: Beat together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth. Coat each piece of chicken with the batter. Heat deep fryer and add oil to a depth of 1/2-inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil until they are golden, turning them once. This should take about 5 - 7 minutes. Drain the chicken on a tempura rack if you have one, or on paper towels. Cut the chicken diagonally into strips. Reassemble the strips into chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN (WOR-SU-GAI)
Steps:
- Marinade
- 1. Marinade chicken, salt, and sherry for 15 minutes (while preparing sauce or batter).
- Sauce
- 1. In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
- 2. Gradually stir in chicken broth, mushrooms (optional), butter, soy sauce, and chicken bouillon granules.
- 3. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- 4. Let boil 1 minute. Keep warm.
- Batter
- 1. Beat together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth.
- 2. Coat each piece of chicken with batter.
- Prepare
- 1. Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok 1/2 inch deep.
- 2. Heat to 375 degrees F.
- 3. Cook coated chicken pieces in oil, turning once, until golden -- 5-7 minutes.
- 4. Drain on paper towels.
- 5. Cut chicken diagonally into strips (resembling chicken tenders).
- 6. Reassemble strips of chicken breast on a bed of shredded lettuce.
- 7. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion.
- 8. Spoon sauce over chicken and lettuce immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always give you the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it's golden brown: Cook the chicken until it's golden brown on all sides. This will give it a nice flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality sauce: The sauce is what really makes this dish special. Use a good quality sauce that you enjoy.
- Serve with rice: Wor Su Gai is traditionally served with rice. You can use white rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice.
Conclusion:
Almond Boneless Chicken Wor Su Gai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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