Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer Recipe

Name: Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mirin (read *NOTE) or 2 tablespoons dry white wine (read *NOTE); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced; 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 1/4 lbs chicken strips; 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; vegetable oil, for frying; green onion, slices for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons mirin (read *NOTE) or 2 tablespoons dry white wine (read *NOTE)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/4 lbs chicken strips
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
vegetable oil, for frying
green onion, slices for garnish

1
*NOTE: Substitute 2 tablespoon apple juice or white grape juice for non-alcoholic version.
2
In a medium sized bowl, combine the wine, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
3
In large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 cup water. Stir the marinated chicken into the batter.
4
Pour some oil to a depth of about 1/4 inch into a deep, heavy frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
5
Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; do not crowd. Cook the meat until crisp and brown, approximately 3-4 minutes each side.
6
Place the cooked chicken on a tray lined with a paper towel and drain. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onion slices.
7
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons mirin (read *NOTE) or 2 tablespoons dry white wine (read *NOTE), 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced, 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer 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.

Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer

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