Simple Chicken Tender Yurinji (Chinese Fried Chicken Salad)
Simple Chicken Tender Yurinji (Chinese Fried Chicken Salad)
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This recipe shows you how to make delicious Yurinji, a popular Chinese appetizer, using convenient frozen chicken tenders. Yurinji is characterized by its refreshing sweet, sour, and savory sauce, drizzled over crispy fried or baked chicken and served with fresh vegetables. It’s often presented like a salad before the main course in Chinese banquets. Instead of the hassle of deep-frying chicken at home, especially in hot weather, we’ll use an air fryer for perfectly crispy chicken tenders and an incredibly simple sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with kids, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Enjoy this easy yet impressive Chinese-style salad!
Main Ingredients- Frozen chicken tenders
- Cabbage: 100g
- Onion: 1/2 medium
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cabbage thoroughly and thinly julienne it. The thinner the shreds, the better the texture.
Step 2
Peel the onion and thinly julienne it as well.
Step 3
Place the julienned cabbage and onion in a bowl and soak them in cold water for about 5 minutes. This step helps to remove the sharpness from the onion and ensures the vegetables remain crisp and refreshing. Drain them well afterwards.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the delicious Yurinji sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped scallions, chopped green chili peppers, and red pepper flakes (or whole dried chili). If you prefer it spicier, feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers.
Step 5
Add the vinegar, soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar to create the sweet and sour balance. Pour in 100ml of water or chicken broth for a smoother consistency. Stir everything together until the sugar is dissolved. The key is to achieve a sauce that is not just salty, but harmoniously balanced with refreshing sourness and sweetness. The green chilies and red pepper flakes will add a subtle spicy aroma and flavor, enhancing the overall taste.
Step 6
Arrange the well-drained, julienned cabbage and onion on the bottom of your serving plate. These fresh vegetables will provide a delightful crunch to the dish.
Step 7
Cook the frozen chicken tenders conveniently in an air fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the chicken tenders inside and air fry for 10 minutes on each side, for a total of 20 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Step 8
Once perfectly fried, arrange the crispy chicken tenders generously over the bed of shredded vegetables on the plate. Piling them high makes for an appealing presentation.
Step 9
Finally, generously pour the chilled Yurinji sauce over the chicken tenders and vegetables. The vibrant colors of the sauce and ingredients—white from the vegetables, green from the scallions and chilies, and red from the chili flakes—create a visually stunning dish. Enjoy your homemade Yurinji, featuring the delightful combination of the tangy and savory sauce with the crunchy chicken and crisp vegetables! The super simple Yurinji sauce is truly the star of this dish.
