Crispy Chicken Strips (炸鸡柳)
炸鸡柳
Crispy Chicken Strips (炸鸡柳) — Street Snack全国 home cooking.
Total time: 20 min Yield: 3 servings Category: Chinese home cooking
Ingredients
- Chicken tenderloins
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
- Egg
- Five-spice powder
- Garlic powder
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken tenderloins into 2cm x 8cm strips, marinate with five-spice powder and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes. (chicken coated in reddish spice)
- Set up breading station: flour-cornstarch mix, beaten egg, and extra cornstarch. (three bowls ready)
- Dredge each strip in flour mix, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in cornstarch, pressing firmly. (white coated strips)
- Heat oil to 170°C, fry strips in batches for 3 minutes until pale golden. (light golden crust)
- Increase oil to 190°C, return all strips and fry 1 more minute until deep golden and crisp. (crisp golden-brown exterior)
- Toss immediately with garlic powder and serve with ketchup or chili sauce. (steaming, powder adhering)
