Almond Chicken Appetizers

Name: Almond Chicken Appetizers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 453.59 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; vegetable oil, to deep fry; 1 egg white; 2.46 ml soy sauce; 1.23 ml salt; 2.46 ml sugar; 0.61 ml white pepper; 0.25 ml ground cinnamon; 0.25 ml ground cloves; 177.44 ml flour; 177.44 ml chicken broth or 177.44 ml water; 29.58 ml cornstarch; 4.92 ml salt; 4.92 ml baking soda; 236.59 ml toasted slivered almonds; 2.46 ml almond extract

Submitted by littleturtle

"Delicious, crispy chicken nuggets breaded with crunchy almonds. Makes about 20 nuggets which should serve 2-3 as a main dish. Prep time includes time to marinate."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 3

ingredients

453.59 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
vegetable oil, to deep fry
Marinade
1 egg white
2.46 ml soy sauce
1.23 ml salt
2.46 ml sugar
0.61 ml white pepper
0.25 ml ground cinnamon
0.25 ml ground cloves
Batter
177.44 ml flour
177.44 ml chicken broth or 177.44 ml water
29.58 ml cornstarch
4.92 ml salt
4.92 ml baking soda
236.59 ml toasted slivered almonds
2.46 ml almond extract

directions

In medium bowl, mix together egg white, soy sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves; stir chicken pieces into mixture.
Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Mix together the flour, chicken broth, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, the baking soda, almonds and almond extract; stir chicken into batter until well coated.
In wok, heat 1 1/2-inches oil to 350°F.
Fry chicken pieces, about fifteen at a time, turning frequently, until light brown (2-3 minutes); drain on paper towels.
Increase oil temperature to 375°F.
Fry chicken all at once until golden brown (1 minute); drain on paper towels.
Serve with dipping sauce.