Chinese Southern Fried Chicken Recipes

CHINESE SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients with the chicken and set aside for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Dredge the pieces of chicken in the flour.
• Place a rack in a shallow baking pan and put the pan near the stove.
• Heat a large skillet and add the oil.
• When the oil is hot, fry the pieces of chicken on both sides until lightly browned, about 4 or 5 minutes.
• Arrange the chicken on the rack so they don't touch and bake for 45 minutes or until done.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

CHINESE STYLE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken into inch pieces.
• Whisk together egg whites and soy sauce.
• Soak chicken in soy mixture for 20 minutes covered in the fridge.
• Add 2 cups oil to wok or deep fryer.
• Heat wok to 350°F.
• Put cornstarch and flour into a reseal able plastic freezer bag.
• Add chicken to bag a little at a time, shake until evenly coated. Add more of the 50/50 flour mixture as needed to finish the job.
• Add chicken to wok.
• Fry 15 seconds only. No browning yet!
• Remove chicken and place aside on a cookie sheet or bowl lined with paper towels.
• After all of the chicken has cooked for 15 seconds let cool for a few minutes.
• Fry it an additional 15-20 seconds or until golden.
• Always check meat. If it is pink it needs to be cooked longer.
• Top with your favorite lemon or orange sauce.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
• Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.