BIRD OF PARADISE CHICKEN

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Number Of Ingredients 20

1 green onion, (with top)
4 whole chicken breasts (about 4 pounds)
8 thim slices Virginia ham (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (see Soups)
1/4 cup sliced canned bamboo shoots
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
dash white pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ginger root juice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Cut green onion into 1-inch pieces shred pieces lengthwise into fine strips. Cover with iced water let stand 10 minutes or until strips curl.Remove bones and skin from chicken breasts cut each chicken breast lengthwise into halves. To butterfly chicken, split each piece lengthwise almost into halves open flat. Place 1 ham slice on each chicken piece fold chicken lengthwise in half, pressing cut edge to seal. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and the sugar.Heat broth, bamboo shoots, dark soy sauce, white pepper and sesame oil to boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat keep warm. Heat vegetable oil (2 inches) in wok to 350°. Mix flour, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the gingerroot juice, baking soda, salt and egg white in medium bowl. Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time, into batter to coat all sides. Fry 2 pieces at a time 3 minutes or until very light brown drain on paper towels.Increase oil temperature to 375°. Fry half the chicken 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken. Cut each piece crosswise into 1-inch pieces, using a very sharp knife place in a single layer on heated platter. Pour sauce over chicken garnish with green onion.8 servings**Crisply batter fried on the outside with a fine slice of firm Virginia ham down the middle, this colorful dish makes a most impressive presentation. Garnish with curly scallion ringlets. If necessary, secure edges of chicken together with wooden picks.From "Betty Crocker's New Chinese Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Ngareta Vakatini
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Rasik PT
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Md sohan King
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ganesh Duwadi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mina Oumari
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Joy Athieno
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Bubagha
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This recipe was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Michelle Cabrillos
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahfujur Rahman Fahim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nikola Horvathova
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Khan Mahmmad
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My family loved this dish! The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Adise Abute
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried it several times now, and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


paul onah
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. The combination of sweet and sour is perfect, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Christopher Drew
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This was my first time making Bird of Paradise Chicken, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


BTS Black pink
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!


Aziz hmidi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.