Spicy Deep Fried Chicken (hunan Chicken)
Serves:
Ingredients:
3/4
lb
Boneless chicken pieces
1
tb
Finely chopped scallions
2
ts
Finely chopped ginger root
1
ts
Dark soy sauce
1
ts
Light soy sauce
2
ts
Rice wine or dry sherry
=OR=- Chili powder
1
ts
Chili bean sauce
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MARINADE ---------
3/4
c
All-purpose flour
2
c
Oil
1
ts
Granulated sugar
Method:
CUT THE CHICKEN into strips 2-inches-by-1/2-inch and put in a large bowl.
Blend the marinade ingredients together and pour the mixture over the chicken.
Mix well for even distribution.
Allow the chicken to marinate for 30-to-40 minutes at room temperature.
Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or large wok until it is quite hot.
Lightly sprinkle the chicken strips with the flour and deep-fry them for 8 minutes.
Remove them and drain on paper towels.
Serve at once.