Chinese Chicken Recipes

Chicken Szechuan-Style With Sesame Paste

Serving Size: 6 appetizers
Ingredients:
2 whole chicken beasts, skinned and boned
2 tablespoons Szechuan peppercorns
4 tablespoons sesame paste
3 tablespoons green tea
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (or 2 whole chili peppers, crushed)
3 slices fresh ginger, minced
1 scallion (white part only), chopped
10 milliliters garlic, minced fine
1 1/2 tablespoons dry [...]

Chicken and Banana Egg Roll Appetizer

Ingredients:
1 large whole chicken breast
2 large firm bananas
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons flour mixed with 2/3 teaspoon cold water to make thick paste
4 egg roll wrappers
3 cups oil for deep-frying
Directions:

Halve chicken breast; lay one half flat and slice through it horizontally. Repeat with other half. Use rolling [...]

Cold Lemon Chicken

Servings: 8 to 10 appetizers
Ingredients:
1 medium onion
1 pound (whole) chicken beast
6 celery leaves
4 tablespoons Chinese lemon sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
Lettuce leaves
4 tablespoons cilantro leaves and stem, finely chopped
1 lemon’s juice
Directions:

In a saucepan, put the onion, chicken breast, and celery leaves with just enough water to cover. Bring to a slow boil; cover [...]