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Gingery Fried-Chicken Bites

Looking for a new dish to take to your next picnic—or just to liven up your family’s supper table? Try this zippy take on a summertime favorite.

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

2 tablespoon(s) dry white wine, may substitute apple juice
1 tablespoon(s) (finely minced) fresh ginger, or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
.5 teaspoon(s) salt
2 whole(s) (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup(s) flour
.25 cup(s) cornstarch
.5 teaspoon(s) baking powder
vegetable oil , for deep frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. In medium bowl, mix together wine, ginger and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. In large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and 3/4 cup cold water. Stir marinated chicken into batter.
  3. Pour 2 inches of oil into deep pan and heat over medium heat until temperature reaches 360-degree F on a deep-fry thermometer. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and cook until crisp and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to drain. Serve hot or cold.
gingery fried-chicken bites
Photo: Steve Giralt

COOKING INFO

Serves 6
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Yield 6 servings
Prep Time 10
Cook Time 123
Total Time 123
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 235
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 280mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars --
Protein 24g
Calcium --
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