Almond chicken? Anyone know how to make the kind you order at a Chinese restaurant?!
Answers: The big pieces with breading and sauce. Yummy, I just wish I could duplicate the taste without going out sometimes!
I have Betty Crockers Chinese cookbook and this is the recipe I use and it is delicious
ALMOND CHICKEN
chicken breast
1 egg white
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup water
2 tlbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 tsp almond extract
vegetable oil
cut chicken into strips. mix egg white,1/2 tsp salt, sugar and pepper in bowl. stir in chicken and cover and refridgerate for 20 minutes.
mix flour,water,cornstarch,1 tsp salt,almonds,almond extract. stir in chicken til well coated
Fry chicken in oil til golden brown....3 to 5 minutes
For the gravy I just buy chicken gravy in the can and add soy sauce for flavor.
Hope this is the one you will like
Almond Chicken
* 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut in half
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon dry sherry
* Sauce:
* 4 tablespoons cornstarch
* 3 tablespoons water
* 3 cups chicken broth, homemade or storebought (low-sodium is best)
* 1 1/2 cups chopped mushrooms (optional)
* 3 tablespoons chicken fat or butter
* 2 teaspoons soy sauce
* 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
* Batter:
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 tablespoon water
* Remaining Ingredients:
* 1 cup shredded lettuce
* 1/3 cup toasted, slivered almonds
* 1 green onion, finely chopped (green and white parts)
* Oil for deep-frying, as needed
Preparation:
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 wok or a large skillet 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.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!
You can always check in cookbooks.
ALMOND CHICKEN
cat or dog
1 egg white
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup water
2 tlbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 tsp almond extract
vegetable oil