Description
Crispy chicken fingers coated in a flavorful batter, paired with a sweet and savory dipping sauce. Ideal for family dinners or game day snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips, about 1-inch wide.
- Season the chicken strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and five-spice powder. Mix well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and five-spice powder. Whisk until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add cold water. Mix until combined.
- Gradually pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously until a smooth batter forms. Adjust with more water if necessary.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each marinated chicken strip into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered chicken strips into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove cooked chicken fingers and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk until the honey is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
- Arrange the fried chicken fingers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle some dipping sauce over the chicken fingers and serve the remaining sauce in a small bowl on the side.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for a few hours before breading.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the chicken fingers instead of frying them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes