Uncle Langs Three Teacup Chicken Recipes

THREE-CUP CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat a wok over high heat and add 2 tablespoons sesame oil. When the oil shimmers, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and peppers, and cook until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
• Scrape the aromatics to the sides of the wok, add remaining oil and allow to heat through. Add the chicken, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crisping at the edges, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add sugar and stir to combine, then add the rice wine and soy sauce, and bring just to a boil. Lower the heat, then simmer until the sauce has reduced and started to thicken, approximately 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, add the basil and stir to combine. Serve with white rice.

TASTY CHICKEN NUGGETS FOR ADULTS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish combine the olive and vegetable oils, mustard, vinegar, parsley and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the chicken breasts in half, horizontally so you are left with pieces, about 3/8 inch thick. Marinate the chicken in the mustard mixture in the shallow dish, for as long as possible
• Dip the chicken in almonds and saute in butter for about 5 minutes a side or until just cooked through.

UNCLE HUGO'S CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the dry ingredients together in a 1-quart mixing bowl and set aside.
• In a 1-quart sauce pan, heat butter and garlic over low heat until butter melts. Remove from heat.
• Coat chicken pieces with the butter mixture then thoroughly coat with dry mixture.
• Put chicken on an ungreased cookie sheet, skin side up.
• Mix together the remaining dry ingredients and the butter mixture together. Sprinkle over the chicken.
• Bake at 350° for 1 hour. For crispier chicken cook an additional 15 minutes.

UNCLE LOU'S FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heat 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fryer thermometer reads 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Rinse chicken thoroughly pat dry with more paper towels. Put the seasoning mix in a plastic bag. Add the chicken 2 to 3 pieces at a time, close the bag, and shake until all of the chicken is well coated.
• Remove the chicken from the bag and shake off excess seasoning mix. Slip the chicken into the hot oil and fry until the juices run clear, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on the lines baking sheet to remove excess oil. Serve as is, or dipped in the Sweet Spicy Love sauce.