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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Muhammad Firoj khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there was less lemon juice.
Brynn Holliewood
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there was less ginger and garlic.
Loby Soso
[email protected]This dish was okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there was less pineapple and lychee.
Zahara Prokopchuk
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Chinese food, but I thought this dish was pretty good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Larry Legend
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated for me to make. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.
Indian Takeaway
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning. I also would have preferred it if the chicken was cooked a bit longer.
Loktam Sanil
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there was less pineapple and lychee. The chicken was cooked perfectly, though, and the sauce was very flavorful.
Md Sosim
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the pineapple and lychee, which added a nice sweetness and tartness. I'll def
BLACKLIST GAMING
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly sweet. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Ree Kid
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I loved the combination of sweet and sour flavors. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Debra Sanchez
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I especially liked the addition of the pineapple and lychee, which added a nice sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making t
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I loved the combination of pineapple, lychee, and ginger. This is definitely a dish I'll be making again.
Pabitra Bk
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always tender and juicy, the sauce is flavorful and slightly sweet, and the pineapple and lychee add a nice touch of freshness. I highly
Md rana Ahmed
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I'm so glad I did! The pineapple and lychee added a subtle sweetness and tartness that really complemented the chicken. The sauce was also very flavorful and I loved the a
Cabbo Hassan
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pineapple and lychee added a sweet and tangy flavor, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I'