Shanghai Chicken

Delicious Shanghai Chicken Recipe

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Shanghai Chicken is a quick and flavorful recipe, perfect for a delicious dinner or to impress your guests. This dish consists of crispy chicken strips served with a vibrant salad. Let's get started!

Ingredients:

- 2-3 eggs
- 100-150 g of flour
- 150 ml of milk
- 1 teaspoon of hot paprika (or sweet, depending on your preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 2 tomatoes
- 1-2 cucumbers
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- Olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
- 50-100 g of sunflower seeds for decoration
- Corn cobs (for decoration)

Preparing the Chicken:

1. Preparing the chicken strips: Start by cutting the chicken into thin, longitudinal strips. Make sure to use a sharp knife to get even cuts, which will help cook the meat evenly.

2. Preparing the mixture: In a bowl, combine the flour with the milk, adding the hot paprika as well. Mix well until you achieve a homogeneous composition. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want a more intense flavor, you can also add additional spices such as garlic powder or cayenne pepper.

3. Coating the chicken: Dip the chicken strips into this mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated. This step is essential for achieving a crispy crust when frying.

4. Frying: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken strips. Fry them for 5-7 minutes or until they turn golden and crispy, turning them occasionally for even cooking. After frying, remove the strips onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.

Preparing the Salad:

5. Chopping the vegetables: While the chicken is frying, prepare the salad. Cut the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, and onion into small cubes. Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for better flavor.

6. Assembling the salad: In a bowl, add the chopped vegetables and season with olive oil and lemon juice. Mix well to combine the flavors. You can also add some fresh parsley leaves for an extra touch of freshness.

Serving:

7. Arranging the plate: On a platter, lay a layer of salad as a base. On top, add the fried chicken strips. Garnish with sunflower seeds for added texture and with corn cobs for an attractive look.

Suggestions and variations:

- You can replace the chicken with fish fillets or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add avocado or olives to the salad for a different taste and texture.
- If you desire a spicy note, add slices of hot pepper to the salad.

This Shanghai Chicken will surely become a favorite at your table. Its crispy and fresh taste will delight everyone. Enjoy your meal!

 Ingredients: 2-3 eggs, 100-150 g of flour, paprika, 150 ml of milk, salt, pepper, 50-100 g of sunflower seed kernels for decoration, 2 tomatoes, 1-2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, olive oil and lemon. For decoration: Corn sticks, only for decoration.

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