Oriental Chicken and Mango

R. Warren Meddoff's Note:

Its fresh Mango time here in Florida! Here is a dish that combines fresh mangoes, chicken, ginger and scallions in a family pleasing dish!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Batter

• 1 cup pre-sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold water

Sauce

• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup rice wine
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup rice wine or 1/4 cup white vinegar

Main ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 8 scallions, cut into 1 inch diagonal pieces
• 2 inches of peeled ginger, cut into wafer thin slices
• 1 lb fresh mango, cut in 1/2 inch diagonal slices
• 2 cups peanut oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Directions:

1. Batter-Combine dry ingredients in large bowl, gradually add water and mix to a smooth batter, whisk for three minutes, cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Sauce-Combine all ingredients, mix well and set aside.
3. Heat 2 cups oil in wok to 350 degrees F.
4. Place chicken pieces in batter.
5. Remove chicken piece individually from batter and drop into hot oil one at a time, fry until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
6. Repeat with remaining chicken in batches.
7. Set chicken aside.
8. In clean wok heat remaining 2 tbs oil.
9. Stir fry ginger pieces for two minutes.
10. Stir sauce mixture and add to ginger stirring until sauce is boiling, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
11. Add chicken, mangoes and scallions to simmering sauce and toss for 3 minutes.
12. Serve Immediately, otherwise the batter will soften.
13. I recommend that this dish be served over Jasmine Rice and garnished with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds.

Reviews

[Chef #426849]

I cooked this last night for a dinner party and it was and ultimate success. It really much easier than i even expected. The batter came out perfect when fried, and i think tonight i just might use the leftover chicken and make it again for one!