Deep Fried Chicken With Nuts Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1-2 pound chicken breast
- 1 egg white, beaten
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. cherry wine
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Peanut oil for deep frying
- 1/2 c. whole cashew nuts or possibly walnut halves
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 1-2 green onions
- 1 green pepper (bell pepper), diced
Directions
- Cut green onions into 1/2-inch sections. Dice chicken meat to size of 1-inch cubes. Marinate in beaten egg white mixed with 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1 Tbsp. cornstarch. Let stand for 30 min.
- Make seasoning sauce by combining wine, vinegar, and salt with remaining cornstarch and soy sauce; set aside.
- Deep fry cashew nuts or possibly walnuts in peanut oil; drain and set aside.
- Deep fry chicken in the same oil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove chicken and drain from oil. Empty frying pan.
- Spoon 2 Tbsp. of oil back into the pan. Stir fry sliced ginger. Add in green onion and stir fry; set aside. Place diced green pepper in the pan. Stir in seasoning sauce and mix till thickened. Turn off heat and stir in onion, ginger, chicken, and cashew nuts or possibly walnuts.
- NOTE: Red, warm pepper may be added if spicy taste is desired. Also, black mushrooms may be added as vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 143g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 252 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 50% |
| Total Fat 14.46g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.11g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium 981mg | 41% |
| Potassium 336mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 8.1g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.27g | 1% |
| Protein 22.33g | 36% |
