Coral Reef Foil-Wrapped Chicken

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: 4 minutes per batch

Serves 4

Note: The prep time includes the 20-minute marinating time for the chicken.

INGREDIENTS

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (uncooked)

3 scallions

2 slices fresh ginger root, grated

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

20 foil squares, 6 by 6 inches

Oil (vegetable, sesame or hot chili sesame) and soy sauce, for foil

2 cups oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, about 1½ inches thick. (You should have about 5 pieces from each breast.) Slice scallions so that you have about 7 pieces from each one. Set aside.

Combine ginger, sherry, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, salt and sugar in a bowl. Add chicken cubes to mixture and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the foil. Place one drop of oil (vegetable or sesame) and one drop of soy sauce onto each piece of foil. Place one cube of chicken and one slice of scallion on each piece of foil. Fold foil in half to make a triangle. Fold up two open sides to seal and crimp.

In a frying pan, heat 2 cups oil to 350 degrees. Deep-fry the triangle packets for about 4 minutes, pushing down occasionally. (Do in batches, if necessary.) Chicken is done when brownish bubbles appear breaking through the folds. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.