Chicken Of The Gods
The water chestnut powder called for in this recipe adds a delicate crispy touch to the chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 (2 1/2- to 3-lb) chicken, cut up and boned
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 T sherry
- 1 t soy sauce
- Salt, pepper
- 1/2 C water chestnut powder
- Oil
- 1/4 C butter or margarine, softened
- 1/4 C flour
- 1 T cornstarch
- 2 C seasoned chicken stock
- 1/2 C whipping cream or half and half
- 2 t sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in mixture of egg, sherry, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and dash pepper 15 to 20 minutes.
- Coat each chicken piece with water chestnut powder.
- Heat 1 inch oil in pan. Add chicken pieces and cook until tender and browned on both sides.
- Melt butter over medium heat and blend in flour and cornstarch.
- Bring stock to boil and stir rapidly while adding butter mixture.
- Reduce heat and add cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Neatly slice chicken pieces and arrange on hot platter.
- Cover with cream sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.