Cantonese Chicken Food

CANTONESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken in dish just big enough to hold 2 breasts flat.
• Mix remaining ingredients well.
• Spoon over chicken, cover and marinate in fridge at least 1 hour.
• Turn chicken over and marinate at least 1 more hour.
• Bake, covered at 375* for 20 minutes.
• Baste chicken and bake uncovered for about 20 more minutes or until tender.

CHICKEN CANTONESE

Steps:

• Arrange chicken pieces in baking dish.
• Mix remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
• Marinate several hours or overnight.
• COVER. Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
• Remove cover and baste. Return to over and bake until chicken is tender.
• Serve with jasmine rice and a green salad.

CANTONESE CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders or skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces;
• Toss the chicken with the oyster sauce in a bowl. Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water in another bowl. Place both bowls near the stove with the remaining ingredients.
• Heat a wok or deep skillet over high heat until hot. Add the peanut oil, then the scallions, ginger and garlic, and stir-fry about 20 seconds. Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry until the meat is no longer pink on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and bok choy.
• Add the broth and sesame oil to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cornstarch mixture, return to a boil and cook, tossing, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with rice, if desired.
• Per serving: Calories 303; Fat 12 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 90 mg; Sodium 415 mg; Carbohydrate 12 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 38 g
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CANTONESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the cooked chicken pieces, pineapple pieces and the chopped onion into a casserole dish.
• Stir all other ingredients together in a pot until it gets a glazed look.
• Pour sauce over the chicken, onion and pineapple pieces.
• Cover and bake at around 375 degrees Fahrenheit for one to one and a half hours.

CANTONESE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lettuce, celery, and cilantro in a large bowl. Spread noodles over the top.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat, add chicken and stir until lightly browned and no longer pink. Add water chestnuts and peas and stir 1 minute. Remove with slotted spoon and arrange over salad.
• Garnish with green onions,almonds, and radishes.
• Add about 1 cup to 1-1/2 cups of dressing and toss well. Pass the remaining dressing separately.
• TO MAKE DRESSING: Combine all ingredients, except mayonnaise, in a bowl and stir until sugar dissolves. Add mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Makes 2-1/4 cups of dressing.

CANTONESE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in enough boiling water to cover.
• Add brown gravy sauce, pepper and 1 tsp sugar.
• Cook slowly for 15 minutes.
• Drain, pat dry and let drip from strainer.
• Brown or bake chicken in hot oil until golden brown.
• Cover and cook slowly for 20 minutes.
• Remove and place on platter.
• Pour off all but 3 tbsp oil.
• Add waterchestnuts, mushrooms, broth, soy sauce, salt and sugar.
• Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water.
• Pour sauce over chicken.
• Garnish with green onions.
• Serve with rice.