Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer Food

GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
• Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds more.
• Remove the vegetables from the pan; place them on a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
• Add the broccoli mixture back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the vegetables are warmed through.
• In a bowl whisk together the oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch.
• Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
• Serve immediately, with rice if desired.

GINGERY FRIED CHICKEN (KARA AGE)

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into pieces about one inch square. In a shallow bowl, combine the soy sauce and sake, then stir in the grated fresh ginger. Lay the clove of garlic on your cutting board and whack it with the flat side of a broad-bladed knife or cleaver to loosen the skin. Remove the skin and place the smashed clove in the bottom of the bowl of marinade. Add the chicken pieces and let them marinate 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours covered and refrigerated.
• Combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl or pan. Lift the pieces of chicken, one at a time, from the marinade and dredge them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and remove the coated chicken to a plate, letting it stand for 5 minutes. During this time the coating will absorb some of the marinade and the pieces will change from white to a beige color.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees (a pinch of the dredging mixture will sizzle inmmediately on the surface of the oil without burning) and fry the chicken pieces in batches of 4-5 each, for less than a minute. This first frying will seal the outer surfaces with a light-colored crust. Drain the chicken well on paper towels and lower the temperature of the oil to about 325 degrees (a pinch of the dredging mixture will sink slightly before sizzling). Re-fry the chicken, this time in batches of 6-7 pieces each, for 3-4 minutes. Drain the chicken again on paper towels, and serve it hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

GINGERY FRIED CHICKEN APPETIZER

Steps:

• *NOTE: Substitute 2 tablespoon apple juice or white grape juice for non-alcoholic version.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the wine, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover chicken and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
• In large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 cup water. Stir the marinated chicken into the batter.
• Pour some oil to a depth of about 1/4 inch into a deep, heavy frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; do not crowd. Cook the meat until crisp and brown, approximately 3-4 minutes each side.
• Place the cooked chicken on a tray lined with a paper towel and drain. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onion slices.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the egg white, soy sauce, cornstarch and pepper. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. For sauce, combine the cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar until smooth; set aside., Drain chicken and discard marinade. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry green pepper and onions in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add bamboo shoots and ginger; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir sauce mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice if desired.

GINGER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to chicken, mix well, and marinate overnight. Add eggs to chicken.
• Mix together well.
• Add flour to coat. Mix well.
• Fry until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Finish in oven, 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

CHICKEN WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Soak ginger in cold water 10 minutes; drain.
• Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; brown chicken in two batches, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
• In same skillet over medium heat, cook ginger, onion, and garlic, stirring until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar; cook over high heat until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken; stir to warm. Remove from heat; stir in scallions.