Deep Fried Walnut Chicken Recipes

STIR-FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 2 teaspoons soy sauce until smooth. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In another bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. Stir in the broth and ginger; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons hot oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the red pepper, broccoli, carrot and water chestnuts; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir broth mixture and stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with walnuts.

SOUTHERN STYLE DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium pan, place chicken and cover with milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
• In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, using tongs, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low allowing to simmer until the chicken is cooked through entirely, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry using a kitchen towel.
• Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven over high heat just until it's nearly at the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
• In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
• In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
• Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
• Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.

CHINESE FRIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place walnuts in a medium stock pot. Cover with water and boil for 2 minutes. Strain, but do not rinse. Transfer to a bowl, and toss with sugar while still hot until well coated.
• Heat 3 inches of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. When oil appears to shimmer, fry 1 nut to test for heat. Nut should begin to sizzle immediately. Fry 1/3 batch of nuts at a time for 4 to 5 minutes uncovered. Toss nuts before each batch, and repeat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer each batch to a cookie sheet to cool. Season to taste with salt, and break apart when cool.

WALNUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Mix garlic, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and thyme together in a bowl to make the "nut glue."
• Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Spread nut glue all over the chicken. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Toss walnuts over the chicken, press down firmly, and repeat on the other side to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Coat the bottom of an oven-proof skillet with some olive oil. Place chicken breasts on top, reserving excess nuts if desired. Season with a pinch of salt and drizzle more olive oil on top.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until walnuts are lightly toasted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 25 minutes.
• Quickly remove chicken to a plate to rest. Transfer skillet to the stovetop; stir in broth, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and honey and bring to a boil over high heat; cook until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon pan sauce over and around the chicken to serve.

DEEP FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces sprinkle with sherry, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch to egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chicken. Roll each chicken piece in chopped walnuts fry in 2 inches of hot oil (350 degrees) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve chicken with Gingered Plum Sauce. Yields: about 3 dozen appetizers. GINGER PLUM SAUCEHeat plum jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Yield: 1 1/4 cups.

DEEP FRIED WALNUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces sprinkle with sherry, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch to egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in chicken. Roll each chicken piece in chopped walnuts fry in 2 inches of hot oil (350 degrees) until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve chicken with Gingered Plum Sauce. Yields: about 3 dozen appetizers. GINGER PLUM SAUCEHeat plum jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Yield: 1 1/4 cups.

WALNUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Put chicken cubes into a plastic resealable bag and add 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon oil, soy sauce, bouillon granules, ginger and chili powder; seal bag and turn to coat chicken.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
• In a large wok or nonstick skillet add remaining oil and cook chicken until no longer pink.
• Remove chicken with slotted spoon and keep aside.
• In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli for 8 minutes; then add red pepper and onion and stir-fry 6-8 minutes longer or until veggies are crisp-tender.
• Return chicken to skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1 cup water, stir until smooth and add to skillet.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes then sprinkle with walnuts.
• Serve over rice if desired, enjoy!

CHICKEN FILETS WITH PECAN OR WALNUT CRUST

Steps:

• Put pecans and bread crumbs together in a food processor and and pulse a couple of times until mixture is finely ground and well mixed, empty on a plate.
• Lightly pound filets between two sheets of wax paper, moisten them with a dash of lemon juice and add salt to taste.
• Dredge filets on both sides in crumb - nut mixture, using the palm of your hand to pat it on, shake off excess.
• Heat coconut oil In a heavy skillet, add chicken and saute on both sides until nice and brown. Turn only once. Work in batches if necessary.
• Do not let the oil get too hot otherwise the nuts will turn bitter.
• In a small skillet heat apricot jam and soy sauce with the rest of the lemon juice, add grated ginger and chili flakes to taste. Heat through.
• Divide chicken filets between 4 heated plates, garnish with lemon wedge and cilantro.
• Serve with dipping sauce. Enjoy!

CALIFORNIA FRIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add walnuts; boil for 1 minute. Drain; rinse under hot water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss walnuts with sugar. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 350°. Fry walnuts for 5 minutes or until dark brown, stirring often. Drain in a colander over paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Store in an airtight container.