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Crispy Chinese Chicken Fingers

Crispy Chinese Chicken Fingers Your New Favorite Snack

Enjoy these Crispy Chinese Chicken Fingers as a delightful snack that's quick to prepare and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can swap for gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch consider using rice flour as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can swap for honey
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder essential for crispy texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt substitute with table salt if needed
  • 3/4 cup Cold Water avoid warm water
Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts sliced into ¼-inch strips
Sweet and Sour Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar add more for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar consider apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Water use as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch prevents clumping in sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Saucepan
  • thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and coarse kosher salt. Gradually whisk in cold water until the mixture forms a thick yet pourable batter.
  2. In a deep pan or skillet, pour in enough oil to reach a depth of about 1 inch and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Slice the chicken breasts into ¼-inch strips. Dip each strip into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated.
  4. Lower the battered chicken strips into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Prepare the sweet and sour sauce by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Gradually stir in cornstarch, heat, and stir until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Arrange the crispy chicken fingers on a serving platter and serve warm with the sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven to maintain crispiness.

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