Noble House Generals Chicken Food

GENERAL'S CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the fried chicken: Score skin side of breast and thigh with a sharp knife to promote even cooking while keeping the meat moist and tender.
• Whisk together eggs and hot sauce in a bowl. Add flour to a separate bowl. Add chicken pieces first to egg mixture, then transfer to flour, coating every nook and cranny.
• Remove any excess flour from chicken and transfer to a sheet tray.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 300 degrees F. Add chicken thigh and breast and let cook 3 minutes, then add the wing and drumstick. Let cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece (not touching bone) registers 160 degrees F, about 9 minutes more. Let cool. (See Cook's Note.)
• For General's sauce: Heat soy oil in a wok (or medium saucepot) and add ginger. Cook until water from ginger is evaporated, then add garlic and cook until aromatic. Add sugar little by little, stirring continuously, and cook over medium heat until a caramel color is reached, about 20 minutes. Add Shaoxing wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate. Add vinegar and arbol chile. Turn down heat and let simmer while making slurry.
• For the slurry: Add soy sauce and mushroom seasoning to a small bowl and very slowly whisk in cornstarch. If the mixture seems too thick, add a bit of white vinegar to dilute.
• Slowly, whisk slurry mixture into wok, and cook until slurry has thickened the sauce like a proper maple syrup and the cornstarch chalkiness has left completely.
• Bring the oil in the deep-fryer back to 350 degrees F. Fry all chicken pieces together again until skin is golden brown, crispy, and delicious.
• Remove chicken from fryer and dip in sauce (making sure every little piece is smothered in saucy goodness).
• With metal tongs, place the saucy chicken on a really cute plate or your most cherished hardcover novel.
• For garnish: Garnish with chile oil, chile flakes, peanuts, orange segments and a gentle adornment of cilantro to create the most gorgeous display of a half a chicken you've ever seen (and tasted).

NOBLE HOUSE CHINESE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown the spare ribs and garlic in oil, mashing the garlic in with a fork as it takes on color (remove garlic before it browns). Add salt, soy sauce, vinegar and water.
• Bring to a boil for 1 minute, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. (If it's barbecue weather, simmer 15 minutes, then finish slowly on grill - basting frequently with liquid from pan).
• Stir sauce ingredients together and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Toss with ribs before serving.

THE GENERAL'S CHICKEN FOR ONE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, pepper, egg white, 3 teaspoons cornstarch; stir until mixed and clumpy.
• Whisk the remaining cornstarch with water in a cup to form a paste.
• To the cup add garlic, ginger, sugar, vinegar, chicken broth hoisin sauce (if using), and soy sauce (if using); mix to form a sauce.
• Heat enough oil in a skillet or wok to measure 1/2 inch deep over medium high heat.
• Cook chicken, in a single layer, while stir frying, until golden and crisped, about 2 or 3 minutes; drain on paper toweling.
• Pour out all but 1 teaspoon of the oil, add green onions and red pepper flakes; stir fry 1 minute.
• Add sauce and cook until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Return chicken to skillet or wok to heat through and coat with sauce.

NOBLE HOUSE GENERAL'S CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites, 4 tablespoons of the cornstarch, 4 tablespoons of the wine, and 2 tablespoon of soy sauce. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
• To make the sauce, in another bowl, whisk remaining 2 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoon of the chicken stock until smooth. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons chicken stock, 2 tablespoon wine, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, the vinegar, and sugar and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to finish the dish.
• In a large wok or pot, heat enough oil to come 3 inches up the sides to 350°F.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and carefully slide into the hot oil. Fry, turning, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Discard all but about 1 tablespoon of the oil from the wok. (Alternatively, in a clean wok or saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.) Add the chile peppers and stir-fry until nearly black. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes and 1/2 cup green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the chicken stock sauce, bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Arrange the chicken on a platter and pour the sauce over it. Garnish with the additional green onions. Serve with hot rice.

GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Remove pizza dough from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for at least 1 hour before cooking.
• Bake chicken nuggets according to package directions. Chop into bite sized pieces and toss with 1/4 cup general tso's sauce.
• Turn oven up to 500 degrees F.
• Stretch pizza dough to fit a 14x10 baking sheet.
• Spread remaining general tso's sauce onto the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
• Top pizza with cheeses.
• Spread General Tso's Chicken evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle with sliced green onions, saving a few for the garnish.
• Bake pizza until cheese is melted and bubbly, and crust is well browned, about 10-12 minutes.
• Remove pizza from the oven and top with sesame seeds and remaining green onions. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes before slicing.

NOBLE HOUSE THREE TASTES CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl. Add chicken and stir well to coat. Set aside.
• Combine broth, remaining cornstarch, brown sugar, remaining soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, chile paste, and sesame oil with a whisk.
• Heat 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and green onions to pan and saute 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl.
• Heat remaining oil in pan. Add chicken mixture to pan, and spread in an even layer; cook, without stirring, 1 minute. Cook an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring occationally.
• Return vegetable mixture to pan. Add soy sauce mixture and pineapple, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.

NOBLE HOUSE HAPPY FAMILY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Put the sliced onion in the frying pan, and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the chicken strips, and cook for 1 minute. Add the pork strips, and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef strips, and cook for 1 minute. Add the lobster pieces, shrimp and scallops, mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the broccoli pieces and baby corn; cook for 1 minute. Add the red and green pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high; cook and stir for about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle in the sugar and salt. Dissolve the cornstarch in water, and pour into the frying pan along with the soy sauce and shaoxing wine. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens.