Ingredients

  • 4 each chicken legs with thighs attached (about 2 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 each scallions, spring or green onions
  • 3 each ginger root thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 3 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 13 cup scallions, spring or green onions white part only
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root minced, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves minced fresh
  • 1 each egg whites small
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups vegetable oil

Method

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; rub to coat evenly.
  • Place chicken in non aluminum baking pan.
  • Arrange lettuce on large serving platter.
  • Refrigerate covered.
  • Mix sugar, vinegar, stock, soy sauce and sesame oil in small saucepan.
  • Whisk egg white in small bowl until foamy and double in volume.
  • Heat wok over high heat for 20 seconds; add vegetable oil and heat to 350F (180C).
  • Meanwhile, drain chicken; discard marinade.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper toweling; dust with 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
  • Fry 2 chicken pieces at a time, turning once, until crispy and cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Heat stock mixture over medium heat to simmering.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 minute.
  • Cut warm chicken into 1/2-inch wide slices; use a meat mallet bones.