Chinese Chicken Bites With Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2-1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• peanut oil, for frying
• 1 cup hot water
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 scallions, chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon flour

Recipe

• 1 combine ingredients-chicken through pepper- and mix well. pour about 1/2" peanut oil in a heavy skillet. heat to medium high heat. drop chicken mixture by teaspoonfuls into hot oil. reduce heat to medium-low and fry the chicken bites for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
• 2 in a small saucepan, saute scallions in the sesame oil for 2 to 3 minutes. add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until flavors are incorporated. simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. sprinkle in the flour and stir well. adjust seasonings to taste. if the mixture is too thick, add a little hot water to make desired consistency.