Caramel Coriander Chicken

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander (cilantro)
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup chinese rice wine or 1/4 cup sherry wine

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the turmeric, 2 crushed garlic cloves, the ginger, soy, rice wine, egg yolks, white pepper in a large bowl and mix together well. Add chicken toss to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight (optional).
  2. 2
    Pour away excess liquid from the chicken, add flour and toss to mix well.
  3. 3
    Heat wok until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat.
  4. 4
    Add 1/3rd or 1/4th chicken and stir fry for 4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from wok and keep warm. Repeat until all the chicken is golden brown. Add oil as necessary.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil, brown sugar, and garlic. Mix together and leave for 1-2 minutes for the sugar to caramelize, and liquefy.
  6. 6
    Return chicken from wok and add coriander (cilantro) and vinegar. Stir gently for 2 minutes, and put the lid on for 2-3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Enjoy!
  8. 8
    Variation: Use twice the sauce and don't drain as much.

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