Fried Chinese Chicken Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and rice vinegar
 Teriyaki sauce2 1/2 Teaspoon, divided
 1 1/2 teaspoons minced pared ginger root
 Dry sherry1 Teaspoon
 Firmly packed brown sugar1/2 Teaspoon
 Chicken breasts12 Ounce
 Peanut oil1 Tablespoon
 Green bell pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), cut into pieces

Directions

In small bowl combine cornstarch, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce, and the ginger, sherry, and brown sugar; stir well to dissolve cornstarch.
Rinse chicken pieces and, using paper towels, pat dry; dip chicken in teriyaki mixture, turning to coat.
Place on sheet of wax paper arid let stand for about 1 hour to dry.
Brush any liquid that has exuded from chicken over skinned side and let dry.
In 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil; add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and saute, turning frequently until browned on all sides and, when pierced with a fork, juices run clear.
Remove chicken to serving plate and keep warm.
In same skillet combine vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp; sprinkle with remaining teaspoon teriyaki sauce and stir to combine.
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