BIRD OF PARADISE CHICKEN
Number Of Ingredients 20
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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M Atiq
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful and creamy. It's a family favorite!
Angela Holt
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Victor Avila
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Vuyo Mthimkhulu
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tamang Gopal
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was divine. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone raved about it. Definitely a keeper!