Microwave Ginger Chicken Appetizers Recipes

EASY GARLIC GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag combine the garlic, ginger, oil and lime juice. Seal bag and shake until blended. Open bag and add chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator for no more than 20 minutes.
• Remove chicken from bag and grill or broil, basting with marinade, until cooked through and juices run clear. Dispose of any remaining marinade.

GINGERY FRIED CHICKEN APPETIZER

Steps:

• *NOTE: Substitute 2 tablespoon apple juice or white grape juice for non-alcoholic version.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the wine, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
• In large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 cup water. Stir the marinated chicken into the batter.
• Pour some oil to a depth of about 1/4 inch into a deep, heavy frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; do not crowd. Cook the meat until crisp and brown, approximately 3-4 minutes each side.
• Place the cooked chicken on a tray lined with a paper towel and drain. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onion slices.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

MICROWAVE CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Steps:

• Stir together soy sauce, ketchup, garlic powder, and sugar in a bowl. Toss chicken in sauce to coat, and place onto a microwave safe plate.
• Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave on High for 5 to 8 minutes, until chicken is opaque in the center and no longer pink.

MICROWAVE GINGER PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Place plums and sugar in a deep 8-cup microwavable container.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• Microwave, uncovered on High for 7 minutes, stirring twice.
• Add ginger; microwave, uncovered on High for 15 to 18 minutes or until mixture will form a gel, stirring every 4 minutes.
• Ladle into sterilized jars and use the inversion method or water bath for 10 minutes.

GARLIC GINGER BEEF APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Slice the steak into very thin strips (1/8 to 1/4 inch) against the grain.
• Put strips in a bowl and add beaten eggs, salt and cornstarch and mix well until the meat is well coated (use your hands for this).
• In a heavy skillet add cooking oil (1 inch) and heat on medium-high heat until oil reaches 360 degrees F.
• Carefully lay strips in a single layer in the hot oil- not too many as it will cause the oil to cool and the meat will end up absorbing too much oil.
• Fry until crisp which should only take about 60 to 90 seconds.
• Remove and drain on a rack.
• Repeat until all the meat strips are done.
• In a saucepan, add water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Gently swirl the pan to dissolve the sugar- do not stir.
• Boil until the mixture begins to caramelize to a light golden brown.
• Remove from the heat and gently stir in the garlic, ginger and chili flakes for 10 seconds then add the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
• Return the pot to the heat and bring to a boil then gently simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the drained meat slices and warm through.
• Serve the warm strips on a platter sprinkled with the slice green onion.

MICROWAVE GINGER CAKE

Steps:

• Place butter in a microwave-safe mug. Heat in the microwave until melted, 10 to 20 seconds. Whisk in egg, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract.
• Mix whole wheat flour, wheat germ, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl. Add to the mug; stir well until combined.
• Cook in the microwave in 40-second intervals until the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 1 minute 20 seconds.
• Whisk confectioners' sugar and water together in a small bowl to make icing. Invert cake onto a serving plate and drizzle icing on top.