Best 3 Agave Fried Chicken Recipes

ORIGINAL ORANGE CHICKEN BY PANDA EXPRESS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut chicken into 1x1-inch (2x2-cm) cubes and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and flour. Whisk to combine.
• Add the egg, water, and oil until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter.
• Add the chicken to the batter and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok or heavy bottom pan to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Gently add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden brown.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Set a heavy bottomed pot over medium- high heat and add the oil.
• Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add the sugar and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
• Add in the orange juice and allow the sugars to begin to dissolve in the liquid, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the vinegar and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
• Add the cornstarch and water together and whisk to combine. Add to the pan and stir.
• Continue to cook the sauce until maple syrup consistency is achieved.
• Add in the fried chicken and stir until completely coated in the sauce.
• Top with sesame oil.
• Enjoy!

AGAVE GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir together 1/2 cup soy sauce, onion, garlic, oil and ginger root. Place chicken in plastic bag and place in a bowl. Pour soy sauce over chicken and close bag. Chill for 3 hours, turning chicken occasionally to distribute marinade. Drain. Skewer chicken neck skin to back. Tie legs to tail twist wing tips under back. Place chicken breast side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast in 375°F oven for 1-1/2 hours or until drumstick moves easily. Mix 1/4 cup agave with 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Baste chicken with agave-soy mixture during last 15 minutes roasting time.

AGAVE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Coat chicken with agave set aside. Combine buttermilk baking mix, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow dish dredge chicken in mixture. Heat 1/2 inch oil to 375°F in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook about 5 minutes or until underside of chicken is golden turn chicken pieces and cook about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 20 minutes more or until juices run clear. Remove chicken drain on paper towels.TIP: Chicken can be browned in hot oil, placed on baking sheet and baked at 350°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.