CHINESE FRIED CHICKEN

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Easy to make fried chicken is adapted from The Cooking of China. Prep time include 2 hour marinating time.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2-3 lbs chicken, cut in 8 pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 scallion, including the green top cut into 2 inch pieces and split in half
1/2 inch gingerroot, crushed
3 cups peanut oil (for frying) or 3 cups use other oil
1/2 cup flour

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.

JohnyBoy Riddels
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken is crispy and the sauce is flavorful.


Mohammed Sarmin
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


King Gamer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raheel Pathan
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili sauce.


Brooke Boggs
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken breast recipe.


Jamalkhan Jamalkhan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I especially liked the sauce, which was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Nusrat Anonna
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Muniz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


MaiDi Gaming
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili sauce.


Anthony pronto
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different chicken breast recipe.


Shurea Makeup
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthon Michael
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I especially liked the sauce, which was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Lisa Floyd
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Great recipe! I made this for my family and they loved it. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Petrishiya Bapy
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This Chinese fried chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive. I will definitely be making this again.


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