Aunt Joni'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Aunt Joni'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless chicken breasts; 3/4 c. Argo cornstarch; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. water; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 clove garlic, minced; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
3/4 c. Argo cornstarch
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
oil (for deep frying)

1
Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch wide strips (after rinsing and trimming away any fat).
2
In bowl, stir together with whisk or fork the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, water and egg.
3
Mix in basil and minced garlic clove.
4
Heat oil (2 to 3 inches deep) in large pot.
5
When oil is hot, place several of the chicken strips (after dipping into the batter) into the oil.
6
Fry until golden.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Repeat until all chicken is batter dipped and fried.
9
(You can also use this batter to deep-fry zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, onions, etc.) Serves 5 to 6 people.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless chicken breasts, 3/4 c. Argo cornstarch, 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Aunt Joni'S Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Joni'S Chicken

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