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    Gingery Chicken Bites w/ Special Sauce


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    List of Ingredients




    2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch cubes
    1/4 cup cornstarch
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    2 tablespoons dry white wine
    1 tablespoon finely minced fresh gingerroot
    1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
    1 cup flour
    3/4 cup cold water
    Cranberry Orange Dipping Sauce: recipe follows
    vegetable oil for deep frying

    Recipe



    In medium bowl, mix together wine, gingerroot and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or overnight.

    In large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cold water. Stir marinated chicken into batter.

    Place 2 inches of oil in deep pan or wok and heat to 365F.

    Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and cook until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes.

    Drain chicken and arrange on large platter with bowl of dipping sauce in center.

    Cranberry Orange Dipping Sauce (can be made ahead and refrigerated):
    Place 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained and stems removed, in medium saucepan. Add 1 cup orange juice and 1 cup sugar and bring to a boil. Cook about 5 minutes and puree in food processor until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice and 1/16 teaspoon salt. Serve at room temperature.

    Makes 6 servings

 

 

 


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