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Nutty Chicken Bites

Makes about 25
  • Vegetable oil for frying*
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/8-inch strips

Preheat oil in a Presto® Electric Deep Fryer. If using an adjustable thermostat deep fryer, set at 375°.

Put peanuts in a medium shallow bowl; set aside. Mix cornstarch, sugar, and ginger in a small shallow bowl; whisk in egg whites and lemon juice. Dip chicken strips into egg mixture, then coat with peanuts. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.

*Reference your deep fryer instruction folder for amount of oil needed.

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