Almond Boneless Chicken (War Su Gai)
- 4 chicken breasts (cut into chunks no bigger than 2")
Marinade
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
Batter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon green onion (finely diced)
- 1 egg (large)
- 2-3 tablespoons water (or as needed to form a smooth batter)
Gravy
- 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with enough water to make a slurry
Other
- oil (as needed for deep-frying)
- 1/4 cup almonds (finely chopped)
Chicken
Coat the chicken with salt, pepper and oyster sauce.
Refrigerate while preparing the remaining items.
Batter
Combine the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl and mix well.
Add the egg and stir until batter is smooth.
Frying
Heat the oil to 375 C.
Working in small batches, coat the chicken in the batter and carefully place in the oil. If you place too much chicken in at once, it can cool the oil down too much.
Cook for 5-7 minutes and then turn the chicken over; cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Original Recipe: About.com’s War Su Gai.