Virginia Peanutty Chicken Bites
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped roasted shelled Virginia type peanuts
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned
Oil for frying
Directions:
- Put chopped peanuts in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, and ginger. Blend in lemon juice and egg whites.
- Cut chicken into thin slices. Dip slices in egg mixture, then roll in peanuts to coat.
- Heat oil in deep fryer. Cook 3 or 4 chicken Bites at a time until desired browness is reached (about 2 minutes), turning once. Remove from oil, and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat until all Bites are cooked. May be served with peach sauce. Makes about 30.
Tags: Boneless Chicken Recipe, Lemon Chicken Recipe
Posted in: Chicken Breast Recipes, Fried Chicken Recipes
