Chinese Saucy 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 SAUCY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• To Make Sauce: In a large bowl combine 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.
• Mix together.
• Add garlic, ginger, sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce and white wine vinegar.
• Then add chicken broth and monosodium glutamate and stir all together until sugar dissolves.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• To Prepare Chicken: In a separate bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup soy sauce and white pepper.
• Stir in egg.
• Add 1 cup cornstarch and stir until chicken is evenly coated.
• Add oil to help separate chicken pieces.
• Divide chicken into small quantities and deep fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until crispy.
• Drain on paper towels.
• To Make Mixture: Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat until wok is hot.
• Add scallions and dried chile peppers and stir-fry briefly.
• Remove sauce from refrigerator and stir.
• Add sauce to wok.
• Then add fried chicken and cook until sauce thickens (add cornstarch or water as needed until sauce is as thick as you like it).

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.