This Velvet Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for a cozy dinner. The technique of “velveting” the chicken ensures it remains incredibly tender and moist, while the sweet corn adds a natural sweetness and creamy body to the broth. Lightly seasoned with soy sauce and finished with aromatic sesame oil, this dish balances savory and sweet notes beautifully. It is quick to prepare yet feels elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it as a light main course or a comforting starter on chilly evenings. The simplicity of ingredients allows the quality of the chicken and corn to shine through.
Velvet Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
Description
This Velvet Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for a cozy dinner. The technique of "velveting" the chicken ensures it remains incredibly tender and moist, while the sweet corn adds a natural sweetness and creamy body to the broth. Lightly seasoned with soy sauce and finished with aromatic sesame oil, this dish balances savory and sweet notes beautifully. It is quick to prepare yet feels elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it as a light main course or a comforting starter on chilly evenings. The simplicity of ingredients allows the quality of the chicken and corn to shine through.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the boneless chicken breasts into thin 1/4-inch strips.
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Pat the chicken strips dry thoroughly with paper towels.
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In a bowl, mix the beaten egg whites, cornstarch, and salt to create a marinade.
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Add the chicken strips to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Heat the peanut oil in a saucepan or wok to between 280 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149&# 194;°C).
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Deep-fry the marinated chicken strips in the oil just until they are barely tender; they should not brown.
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Remove the chicken from the oil and set aside.
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In a clean pot, combine the creamed corn, chicken stock, and light soy sauce.
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Bring the corn mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
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Add the cooked chicken strips to the hot soup mixture.
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Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Drizzle with sesame oil drops for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 93.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.0g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 48.2mg17%
- Sodium 42.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 17.6g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.