Peking Deep Fried Chicken Recipes

PEKING STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili peppers (if using) and vinegar. Blend thoroughly and set aside.
• Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch. Dip into beaten egg whites.
• Saute the chicken in hot oil until crispy and brown.
• Drain oil from the pan and add sauce.
• Cook for 5 minutes over low heat.

PEKING CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well.
• Reserve 1 cup hoisin sauce mixture; set aside.
• Cut chicken diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
• Add chicken to the remaining sauce mixture in bowl and stir well.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator up to 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove chicken from bowl; discard marinade.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and place over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add half of chicken; cook 5 minutes or until done.
• Remove chicken and set aside.
• Repeat procedure with remaining oil and chicken.
• Warm tortillas.
• Spread 2 tablespoons reserved hoisin sauce mixture down the center of each tortilla.
• Arrange one-eighth of chicken slices and 2 tablespoons green onions down the center of each tortilla; roll up.

PEKING DEEP FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix together the soy sauce, sherry, pepper, salt and spring onions (shallots or scallions). Add the chicken and leave for 15 minutes. Beat together the eggs, cornstarch and flour to make a smooth batter. Dip chicken pieces into the batter to coat well. Heat the oil to 180 C. or 350 degrees F. Deep fry the chicken pieces a few at a time until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm.