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Chinese Chicken Fingers Recipe

By: Alyona Demyanchuk
These crispy chicken strips, coated in a thick, airy batter are always a hit at parties and gatherings! They're drizzled with a sweet Thai chili sauce and are so good! My Aunt makes these by the pan fulls at birthdays and everyone devours them!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, (cut into strips)
  • 2/3 cup canola oil, for frying

Batter:

  • 1/2 cup baking mix, (any all-purpose pancake mix)
  • 3 eggs

Meat Tenderizer:

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black ground pepper
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Instructions

  • Tenderize the chicken strips: sprinkle baking soda over the meat then add the vinegar (mixture should fuzz). Add the salt and pepper and mix to combine. Set aside. Meanwhile heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
    image of chicken strips tenderized in a baking soda solution
  • Make the wet batter: whisk together 1/2 cup baking mix and 3 eggs until smooth. Coat the chicken strips in the batter and gently let any excess batter drip off.
  • Fry the chicken strips for 2-3 minutes on each side. The chicken fingers should be fluffy, airy, and golden brown. Work in batches to not overcrowd the pan.
    golden brown, light, and airy Chinese chicken fingers floating in oil
  • Transfer the fried chicken pieces onto a paper towel lined plate and continue to work with remaining chicken pieces.
  • Arrange crispy chicken fingers onto a plate and drizzle sweet Thai chili sauce over the chicken. Serve!

Notes

  • You can use a homemade pancake mix for the baking mix called for. 
  • Use a narrower saucepan/pot otherwise you will need more oil if you use a wider pot.
  • To keep the chicken strips, crispy arrange all the tenders into a large pan. Keep in a 350°F oven uncovered, until serving. Then drizzle in sweet chili sauce. 
Nutrition Facts
Chinese Chicken Fingers Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
382
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
18
g
Cholesterol
 
130
mg
43
%
Sodium
 
725
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
328
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
143
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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