FRESH PINEAPPLE AND LYCHEE CHICKEN - EMPRESS OF CHINA, SAN FRAN
When my daughter spent a summer in China, she told me about lychees, a pink fruit they would pick and eat right off the trees. I'd never heard of them, but found canned lychees in an international market and began a search for recipes using them. This recipe intrigued me because of the unusual mix of juices in the sauce (tomato, orange, and pineapple). It also calls for chestnut flour, which I've never used, but I've been told it's sold in World Market, Whole Foods, and specialty food stores. This recipe is from the Empress of China Restaurant in San Francisco, California.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut pineapple in half. Remove fruit from shell, dice, and set aside.
- Dip chicken in flour. Deep fry in very hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Combine vinegar and juices, sugar and salt in saucepan. Squeeze lemon juice into sauce and place lemon half in pan. Bring to boil. Remove lemon shell.
- Stir in cornstarch dissolved in water. Return to boil and cook, stirring until thick and clear, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Blend in chicken, pineapple and lychees and heat through. Serve immediately.
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Mary Schultz
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover pineapple and lychee. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits!
jolene smith
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lychee, so I substituted it with peaches. It turned out great!
Herlinda Mendez
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Nicole Braden
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my chicken didn't cook all the way through. I had to put it back in the oven for a few more minutes.
Chidiebere Owunna
[email protected]The instructions in this recipe were a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some more detailed instructions.
Richard Michael
[email protected]This dish was way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Westnation niccur
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Krishan Singh
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was too sweet.
Crystal Vargas
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
yagya khatri
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Zoey And doggy
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are delicious!
TOWSIF TAHIN IQBAL
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I loved it in this dish. It was perfectly balanced with the other flavors.
Chamath Marapana
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit.
Arixillaaa Roblox
[email protected]The sauce is the star of this dish. It's sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. It's the perfect complement to the chicken and pineapple.
T joy Anthony
[email protected]I love the combination of pineapple and lychee in this dish. It's a unique and flavorful way to prepare chicken.
Imri Leibovich
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect solution. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.
Munni Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was sweet and tangy. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a delicious meal.
Mr Najim
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of pineapple, lychee, and chicken was unique and delicious. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.