Spicy Mandarin Recipe
Hand Battered All White Meat Strips in Zesty Teriyaki Sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Strips
Zesty Teriyaki Sauce
Method
Preparing Chicken Strips
- 1
Cutting the Chicken
Slice the chicken breast into strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
- 2
Preparing the Battering Mix
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until combined.
- 3
Battering the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture. Place the battered strips on a plate while you heat the oil.
Frying the Chicken
- 4
Heating the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Making Zesty Teriyaki Sauce
- 6
Mixing the Sauce Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red chili flakes. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 7
Thickening the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this to the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Serving
- 8
Combining and Serving
Toss the fried chicken strips in the zesty teriyaki sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately while hot.
