These fried Chinese chicken pieces are crispy, succulent, and hard to stop eating! They’re so good that they will give your local Chinese restaurant a run for their money. Enjoy with rice and sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch ground white pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup water, or more if needed
- vegetable oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Make batter: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle in sesame oil. Gradually add water, whisking constantly until smooth; batter should be the consistency of cream. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Fill a deep pan or wok with oil and slowly heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3
Prepare chicken: Mix together cornstarch and white pepper in a large shallow dish. Dust chicken in cornstarch mixture, then dip into batter, evenly coating each piece.
Step 4
Working in batches, fry coated chicken in hot oil until golden and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).?Use a slotted spoon to remove fried chicken to a clean kitchen towel to drain.
Editor’s Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 338 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat10g | 12% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Cholesterol65mg | 22% |
Sodium341mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein27g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium153mg | 12% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium229mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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