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Mochiko Asian Fried Chicken

By: CookWilliam 
"Chicken marinated with Chinese classic ingredients, then dredged and fried for something divine."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut in half
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying

Directions

  1. Combine eggs, cornstarch, sugar, garlic, rice flour, salt, green onions, and oyster sauce in a large bowl. Mix well. Stir in the chicken thighs, making sure to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 10 minutes prior to frying.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Cook chicken in the hot oil in batches, until golden brown and no longer pink inside.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 877 | Total Fat: 68.5g | Cholesterol: 232mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by Erin M.   view full review
This was excellent! I did modify slightly. I used chicken breasts cut into bite-sized...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by TAMANAHA   view full review
great authentic recipe. I use soy sauce instead of oyster sauce and added some minced ginger ...

 

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