Best Gingery Fried Chicken Appetizer Recipes

GINGER FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine garlic, ginger, soy and vinegar in a bowl. Cut chicken into pieces about 1-1/2 inches square. Allow to marinate at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to an hour.
• Meanwhile, combine cornstarch, flour, salt in a shallow bowl.
• Drain marinate from chicken (it's okay if bits of garlic and ginger stick) and coat each piece in the flour mixture. Transfer to a plate and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil to 350ºF and fry the chicken in two batches, about 6 minutes each.
• Serve with lemon wedges and steamed broccoli.

AYAM KALASAN (GINGER FRIED CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Blend candlenut, galangal, ginger, fresh turmeric and turmeric powder together into a paste in a food processor.
• Fill a large stockpot halfway with water with the lemongrass, ginger paste and salt to taste and bring to a rolling boil, then add the chicken.
• Cook on medium heat for 1 hour, then add the coconut milk and cook another hour.
• Remove chicken and strain the solids from the stock. Save stock for soup!
• Add oil for deep frying to a wok. Heat oil, then fry chicken and ginger paste until crispy golden brown. Sift out crispy ginger flakes and serve with the chicken.
• Serve with jasmine rice and Sambal Terasi.
• Blend peppers, chiles, lime leaves, shallots, tomatoes, sugar, paprika, shrimp paste and salt into a chunky paste in a food processor.
• Cover a pan in oil, then heat and saute paste until it becomes thicker and darker, 4 to 5 minutes.

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-CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken to the wok, and stir-fry until chicken is opaque on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the wok. Add bell pepper, onion, and snow peas; stir-fry until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Whisk together water, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and garlic in a bowl. Add sauce to the wok, stirring constantly until sauce starts to thicken. Add chicken back to the wok, stir, and reheat, 1 to 2 minutes.

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.

STIR-FRIED HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together honey, vinegar, and soy sauce. Heat a large skillet or wok over high until hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat skillet. Add chicken and stir until opaque but not cooked through, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, and garlic to skillet and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add peppers and stir 2 minutes. Add soy mixture and bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet and toss until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Serve over rice, topped with cilantro.