Leeann Chin Copycat Food

LEEANN CHIN SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Remove bone and skin from chicken, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch strips. Mix with the first 8 ingredients (egg through white pepper); stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Heat next ingredients (sugar through garlic) until boiling. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Remove from heat; keep warm. Heat vegetable oil (about 1 1/2 inches deep) to 350 degrees F. Fry about 10 pieces of chicken, adding 1 at a time, 3 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all chicken is done. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry about 1/2 the chicken 1 minute, or until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on towel. Repeat with remaining chicken. Heat sauce to boiling, pour over chicken and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Good when made with fun see noodles. Cook those before you do the chicken.

LEEANN CHIN VEGETABLE FRIED RICE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok. Allow wok to cool slightly. Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces. Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired

BOURBON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Cut the raw chicken into bite sized pieces.
• Pat dry.
• Add it to the cornstarch mixture and toss until coated on all sides.
• Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a heavy skillet on medium high heat. I use cast iron.
• Heat the oil until it shimmers then add about half the chicken pieces.
• Cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
• Turn carefully and cook for 3 more minutes.
• Remove from the pan.
• Add more oil if needed and repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Remove chicken to a platter and keep warm.
• Add the chopped garlic and saute for just a few seconds.
• Add the chicken stock, orange marmalade, bourbon, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil.
• Carefully spoon the chicken back into the pan.
• Simmer for 15 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and thick, stirring often.
• If you need it thicker add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the sauce.
• Cook until the sauce is thick.
• Serve immediately over noodles or rice.
• No need to dredge the chicken or sear it as above. You won't need the oil but you will need the cornstarch.
• Add all ingredients except the cornstarch to the slow cooker.
• Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
• Combine 3 tablespoons of water with the reserved cornstarch and mix until smooth.
• Stir into the cooked chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
• Turn heat to high and let thicken for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.

LEEANN CHIN SHRIMP TOAST

Steps:

• Peel shrimp. (If shrimp is frozen, do not thaw; peel under running cold water.) Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out sand vein. Cut shrimp lengthwise into halves; cut crosswise into halves.
• Mix shrimp, green onions, flour, water, egg, cornstarch, salt, sugar. sesame oil and white pepper.
• Heat vegetable oil (1-1/2 inches) in wok to 350 degrees. Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into 4 squares. Place 1 or 2 pieces of shrimp with sauce on each bread square.
• Fry 5 squares at a time until golden brown, turning frequently - about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
• Do-ahead instructions: Prepare Shrimp Toast; cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, heat uncovered in 400 degree oven until hot for 12 - 15 minutes. Drain on paper towel.