Chinese Fried Chicken Recipes

CHINESE STYLE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into inch pieces.
• Whisk together egg whites and soy sauce.
• Soak chicken in soy mixture for 20 minutes covered in the fridge.
• Add 2 cups oil to wok or deep fryer.
• Heat wok to 350°F.
• Put cornstarch and flour into a reseal able plastic freezer bag.
• Add chicken to bag a little at a time, shake until evenly coated. Add more of the 50/50 flour mixture as needed to finish the job.
• Add chicken to wok.
• Fry 15 seconds only. No browning yet!
• Remove chicken and place aside on a cookie sheet or bowl lined with paper towels.
• After all of the chicken has cooked for 15 seconds let cool for a few minutes.
• Fry it an additional 15-20 seconds or until golden.
• Always check meat. If it is pink it needs to be cooked longer.
• Top with your favorite lemon or orange sauce.

CHINESE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chop the 8 chicken pieces (2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 breast halves) into 2-inch pieces cutting across the bones.
• Rinse chicken, drain and pat with paper towels.
• In a large bowl combine next 6 ingredients (soy sauce- ginger), stirring until salt& sugar dissolve.
• Add chicken to bowl, tossing so all the pieces are coated with mixture.
• Marinate for 1-2 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator.
• Drain marinade and discard.
• Wipe chicken pices dry with paper towels.
• Pour the oil into wok or deep-fryer and heat over med high heat until oil forms a haze or it registers 375-degrees F on deep frying thermoter.
• Put flour in plastic or paper baggies.
• Add chicken and shake well to coat chicken evenly.
• Drop chicken pieces in hot oil, turning frequently for 5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
• Do not crowd pan, as chicken pieces finish cooking drain on paper towels until all the chicken is done.
• Drain well on paper towels.

CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE II

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat egg with water. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add egg and leave flat for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and cut into shreds.
• Heat oil in same skillet; add onion and saute until soft. Then add rice, soy sauce, pepper and chicken. Stir fry together for about 5 minutes, then stir in egg. Serve hot.

CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE I

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then add chicken and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in carrots, celery, red bell pepper, pea pods and green bell pepper and stir-fry another 5 minutes. Then add rice and stir thoroughly.
• Finally, stir in scrambled eggs and 1/3 cup soy sauce, heat through and serve hot.

CHINESE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix eggs, flour, salt, sherry and sesame seeds.
• Dip chicken pieces into batter.
• Deep fry at 400 degrees until golden brown.
• Sprinkle ground Chinese flower pepper over chicken pieces before serving.
• Serve hot.