Crunchy Chicken Bits
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon dry sherry
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 2 whole chicken breasts, boned and thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cup peanut oil
Directions:
Drop peanuts into a blender a few at a time, chop to a meal-like consistency. Pour chopped peanuts on to a plate or platter and set aside. Combine cornstarch, salt and sugar; add sherry and mix. Stir into the lightly beaten egg whites. Dip chicken slices into the sherry-egg mixture to coat; then roll in peanuts. Preheat oil to 375 degrees F. Drop about 8 to 10 chicken slices into the hot oil at a time. Fry 2 to 3 minutes turning until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot as appetizers. Makes about 30. Shrimp may be used in lieu of chicken.
