Chinese Saucy Fried Chicken
Overview:
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 3 lbs chicken
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Chinese, Asian, < 60 Mins
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1775.9
- Fat: 81.5g
- Saturated Fat: 11.6g
- Cholesterol: 333.8mg
- Sodium: 4508.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 139.9g
- Fiber: 6.7g
- Sugar: 65.7g
- Protein: 121.4g
Ingredients:
| Sauce | Chicken | Mixture |
|---|---|---|
| – 1/2 cup cornstarch | – 1/2 cup soy sauce | – Oil |
| – 1/4 cup water | – White pepper | – Scallions |
| – Garlic | – 1 egg | – Dried chili peppers |
| – Fresh ginger | – 1 cup cornstarch | – Fried chicken (prepared) |
| – White sugar | – Oil for frying | – Sauce (prepared) |
| – 1/4 cup soy sauce | – Boneless chicken breast halves | – Cornstarch or water |
| – White wine vinegar | ||
| – Hot chicken broth | ||
| – Monosodium glutamate (MSG) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Mix until smooth.
- Add minced garlic, fresh ginger, white sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and white wine vinegar to the mixture.
- Pour in hot chicken broth and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
- Refrigerate the sauce until needed.
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Prepare Chicken:
- In a separate bowl, marinate the chicken with 1/2 cup soy sauce and white pepper.
- Stir in the beaten egg.
- Add 1 cup cornstarch to the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Prepare Mixture:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a wok until hot.
- Add sliced scallions and dried chili peppers. Stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
- Remove the prepared sauce from the refrigerator and stir.
- Pour the sauce into the wok.
- Add the fried chicken to the wok and cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, adjusting with cornstarch or water if needed.
Serve the Chinese Saucy Fried Chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy this flavorful and crispy dish with steamed rice or noodles for a delicious meal that’s sure to please your taste buds! 🍗🥢
