CHINESE FRIED CHICKEN
Originally posted by Cory at Recipes To Go
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
garlic powder to taste
Chinese five-spice powder to taste
Salt to taste
oil for frying
BATTER:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 pinches baking soda
4 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cold water
Wash chicken breasts. Cut crosswise 3 or 4 times to make small pieces.
Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, 5-spice powder (use sparingly).
Make batter by combining flour with baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt and cold water. Whip with wire whisk to mix well. Heat oil in wok to 400 degrees F. Dip the chicken pieces in flour then in batter. Deep fry until golden brown. Serve with sweet and sour sauce.
**Batter is also good for coating mushrooms, cauliflower, etc., to be deep fried by same method.
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