Homemade Chinese Food(Chicken Fingers and Rice)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2
Delightful Homemade Chinese Food(Chicken Fingers and Rice) Recipe for Your Next Meal
in Chinese

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

chicken breast , sliced in half lengthwise
oil
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons vinegar
2 cups rice
3 tablespoons oil
100 g beans , finely chopped
2 carrots , finely chopped
1 onion , sliced
100 g cabbage , finely chopped
2 spring onions , finely chopped
2 -3 green chilies , cut lenghtwise
1 teaspoon ginger , chopped finely
1 teaspoon garlic , finely chopped
2 tablespoons soya sauce
salt & pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
586
Sugar
4g
Fat
23g
Chinese cuisine is known for its diverse flavours and unique cooking techniques. This homemade Chinese food recipe will bring authentic Chinese flavours right to your kitchen. The chicken fingers are a popular appetizer, and this recipe makes them healthier by using a shallow-frying method instead of deep-frying. The vegetable rice is a staple dish in Chinese cuisine, it's made with simple ingredients but packed with flavours. The combination of both dishes makes for a well-balanced and nutritious meal.

Instructions

1.For the Chicken Fingers:
2.In a bowl, mix flour, salt, water, baking soda, vinegar and oil to form a thick batter.
3.Cut chicken breasts into long strips and coat them with the batter.
4.Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the chicken strips until they are golden brown.
5.Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce.
6.For the Rice:
7.Boil 4 cups of water in a pan and add 2 cups of rice.
8.On a separate pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil, add onions and stir fry until they are browned.
9.Add ginger, garlic and green chillies and fry for 2-3 minutes.
10.Add carrots and beans and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
11.Add cabbage, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
12.Add the rice to the vegetable mixture and stir until the vegetables and rice are fully combined.
13.Add soya sauce, spring onions and stir for another 1-2 minutes.

PROS

This recipe is easy and quick to make at home.

The chicken fingers are crispy and flavourful, and the rice is fragrant and well-seasoned.

It’s a great dish to prepare for a family dinner.

CONS

The chicken fingers are deep-fried, which can make them high in calories and fat.

The rice requires some prep work and takes a little longer to cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and this recipe can be a good way to get your daily recommended intake of protein.
Rice is high in carbohydrates which provide energy to the body.
The vegetables in this recipe are rich in vitamins and minerals.

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