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Chinese Chicken Fingers Recipe

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Crispy and golden Chinese Chicken Fingers made by coating tender chicken strips in a light, airy batter and deep frying them to perfection. These flavorful chicken fingers are perfect as a snack or appetizer and pair wonderfully with vegetable fried rice and sweet and sour sauce.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Batter

  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup seltzer water

Frying

  • 1 quart canola oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift the self-rising flour, cornstarch, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl and mix until they are well combined for a smooth batter base.
  2. Make the Batter: Slowly add the seltzer water to the dry ingredients while mixing until you achieve a batter slightly thicker than pancake batter. Adjust by adding more seltzer water or flour if needed to get the right consistency.
  3. Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips and sprinkle lightly with salt for seasoning.
  4. Coat Chicken: Dunk each chicken strip into the prepared batter, making sure each piece is fully and evenly coated for maximum crispiness.
  5. Deep Fry: Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to appropriate frying temperature. Carefully lower the battered chicken strips into the hot oil and fry for about 10 minutes until they turn a rich golden brown color. Initially, the chicken fingers will appear white; stay patient as they color and crisp to perfection.
  6. Serve: Remove the chicken fingers from oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve hot with vegetable fried rice and sweet and sour sauce for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature is steady to avoid soggy chicken fingers.
  • The batter consistency is key; too thin and it won’t stick well, too thick and it will be heavy.
  • Use fresh seltzer water for better batter aeration and crispiness.
  • Adjust salt to taste if serving with salty dipping sauces.
  • For a healthier alternative, the chicken can be baked but will not be as crispy.

Keywords: Chinese chicken fingers, crispy chicken strips, deep fried chicken, appetizer, Asian chicken recipe

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