Homemade Chinese Chicken Fingers with Rice
Ingredients
- Chicken: 2-3 chicken breasts or chicken tenders
- Pancake Mix: 1 box of Pearl Milling pancake mix (or your preferred brand)
- Water: As required by the pancake mix instructions
- Oil: For frying (vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Begin by rinsing the chicken breasts or tenders under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips. This ensures that they cook fully and evenly in the oil.
- Batter Preparation:
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the pancake batter according to the instructions on the box. Typically, this involves combining the pancake mix with water. Stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Coating the Chicken:
- Dip each chicken strip into the pancake batter, ensuring it is well-coated. You can use tongs or a fork to avoid getting batter on your hands.
- Frying:
- In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the oil to medium heat. To check if the oil is ready, you can drop a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface.
- Carefully place the coated chicken strips into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the chicken fingers from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serving:
- Serve the homemade Chinese chicken fingers hot with a side of rice. You can garnish the dish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Optionally, serve with dipping sauces such as sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or plum sauce.
Tips:
- Maintain a consistent medium heat while frying to ensure the chicken cooks through without burning the coating.
- If you prefer a thicker coating, you can double-dip the chicken strips in the batter before frying.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Chinese chicken fingers with rice!