WARR-SHU-GAI ALMOND BONELESS CHICKEN
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
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.
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Michelle Willis
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Holmes
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
changbinator
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jizzle
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.
isabella Nivalinna
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Ripon barua
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Ebrahimkhan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mykaela Marie
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Ranuga Yapa
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Zapata
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
HASEEB REHMAN
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.
Regan Louw
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
LikeRacy
[email protected]I made this last night and my family loved it! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
sajid dar
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.