Chinese Chicken Fingers Recipe

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!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts ((cut into strips))
• 2/3 cup canola oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup baking mix ((any all-purpose pancake mix))
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black ground pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Tenderize chicken strips: 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.
2. 2make wet batter and coat chicken: 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.
3. 3Fry chicken strips until fluffy and golden brown: 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.
4. 4Transfer to a lined plate: Transfer the fried chicken pieces onto a paper towel lined plate and continue to work with remaining chicken pieces.
5. 5Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and serve: Arrange crispy chicken fingers onto a plate and drizzle sweet Thai chili sauce over the chicken. Serve!