Hunan Firecracker Turkey

Culinary Setting
Professional
Servings
24
Cooking Style
Deep Fry
Product
Turkey Thighs

Ingredients

1/2 c low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 c dry sherry

3 Large eggs, beaten

1/4 c cornstarch

1/4 c vegetable oil

6 lbs BONELESS TURKEY THIGHS, skinned

3/4 c low-sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp sesame oil

1-1/2 tbsp distilled white vinegar

1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water.

Oil for deep frying As needed

1/4 c oil

1 lb broccoli stems, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

1/4 c chiles, thinly sliced

12 Cloves garlic, chopped

2 oz fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/4-inch squares

1 c scallions, bias slice

1/4 tsp salt

Directions


 



MARINADE



Combine first five ingredients.


Cut turkey into 2-inch x 1/4-inch wide strips. Add to marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.




SEASONING SAUCE



Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, vinegar and cornstarch + cold water and reserve.




FRYING



Preheat deep fryer oil to 365 degrees F. Drain and discard turkey marinade.


Quickly fry turkey cubes until browned and lightly crusty, keeping pieces separate.


Drain and reserve.


STIR-FRY




Heat 1/4-cup oil in a work. Stir fry broccoli, chiles, garlic, ginger, scallions and salt.


Stir-fry until fragrant.  Add reserved seasoning sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens.


Return reserved turkey and stir fry to heat though. Combine all ingredients.


 



 

Nutrition Facts

210 Total Calories

120 Calories from Fat

14 g Total Fat

22 % Daily Total Fat

2 g Saturated Fat

10 % Daily Saturated Fat

70 g Cholesterol

23 % Daily Cholesterol

630 mg Sodium

26 % Daily Sodium

5 g Total Carbohydrates

2 % Daily Total Carbohydrates

1 g Dietary Fiber

4 % Daily Dietary Fiber

2 g Sugars

17 g Protein

6 % Daily Protein

25 % Daily Vitamin C

4 % Daily Calcium

10 % Daily Iron