Best 3 Almond Boneless Chicken Chinese Recipes

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Almond boneless chicken is a popular Chinese dish known for its crispy texture, sweet and savory sauce, and the crunch of almonds. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course and is sure to be a hit with both family and friends. With so many variations of almond boneless chicken out there, it can be challenging to find the perfect recipe. This article will provide a guide to help you create the best almond boneless chicken, taking into consideration factors such as the type of chicken, the sauce, the almonds, and the cooking method. We'll also include tips and tricks to ensure that your dish turns out perfect every time. So, whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, get ready to embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate almond boneless chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WARR-SHU-GAI ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN



Warr-Shu-Gai Almond Boneless Chicken image

Warr Shu Gai or Almond Boneless Chicken, like chop suey, is a Chinese-inspired American dish. So far as I have been able to determine, it originated in Detroit. It was a favorite dish of my childhood there. Every Cantonese restaurant in the area serves it, but I've never been able to find it outside of Michigan. Descriptions of it to Chinese restaurant personnel elsewhere have been met with blank stares.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Chicken Breast

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 whole skinless chicken breasts, boned and cut in half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dry sherry
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups Chopped mushrooms (optional)
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, Beaten
1 tablespoon water
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Prepare sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth, mushrooms (if desired), butter, soy sauce and bouillon granules.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Let boil 1 minute. Keep warm.
  • Prepare batter: Beat together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg and water until smooth.
  • Coat each piece of chicken with batter.
  • Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok to the depth of 1/2 inch; heat to 375 degrees.
  • Cook coated chicken pieces in oil, turning once, until golden -- 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Drain on pa per towels.
  • Cut chicken diagonally into strips.
  • Reassemble strips in chicken breast shapes and place on a bed of shredded lettuce. Sprinkle with almonds and green onion.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
  • Makes four to six servings.
  • It's been some time since I last made this, but I recall that the batter seemed not quite the same, but the rest is authentic. This can also be made with duck, in which case it becomes Warr Shu Opp.

CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)



Chinese Almond Chicken Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 22

Sauce:
2 boneless skinless halved chicken breasts
1/2 t salt
1 T dry sherry
4 T cornstarch
3 T water
3 C chicken broth
1 1/2 C sliced mushrooms
1 T butter or margarine
2 t soy sauce
3 T chicken bouillon granules
Batter:
3 T cornstarch
3 T almond flour (or almonds ground to flour consistency)
1/2 t baking powder
1 beaten egg
2 T water
Other optional serving ingredients:
1 C shredded lettuce
1/3 C slivered almonds
1 finely chopped green onion
oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and sherry. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes. Prepare sauce by whisking together the cornstarch and water in small sauce pan over low heat until smooth. Gradually add the chicken broth and continue to whisk until completely mixed. Add mushrooms, butter, soy sauce, and bouillon granules bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then set aside and just keep warm. Prepare the batter by beating together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, and water until smooth. Coat the seasoned chicken in the batter and fry at 375 for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Set aside on paper towels to absorb excess oil... or just lightly coat a baking sheet with the oil and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes. Cut chicken into small strips and lay on a bed of lettuce if using. Sprinkle with almonds and green onions, then spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CHINESE ALMOND CHICKEN



Chinese Almond Chicken image

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

3 tablespoons soy sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sherry
3 pounds chicken, skin removed, meat removed from bones and cut into bite sized pieces
1 ½ cups peanut oil for frying
1 cup blanched almonds
⅓ cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup diagonally sliced bamboo shoots
½ cup diagonally sliced celery
¼ cup thinly sliced onion
10 whole water chestnuts, thinly sliced
¼ cup peanut oil
⅓ cup chicken stock

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

Tips:

  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor.
  • To make the almond coating extra crispy, double-coat the chicken.
  • For a healthier version of this dish, use chicken breast instead of thighs, and bake the chicken instead of frying it.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, honey garlic sauce, or plum sauce.

Conclusion:

Almond boneless chicken is the perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and sure to please everyone at the table. Give this recipe a try today and see for yourself how good it is!

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