Chinese Southern Fried Chicken

Sounds weird, huh? But I promise you, it tastes really good. This recipe was invented to give fried chicken a Chinese flavor. Prep time includes the time the chicken is having its Chinese bath before frying.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  marinade
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon rice wine
•  chicken
• 1  frying chicken, about 3 pounds,cut into 8 pieces
•  flour, for dredging
• 1  cup  corn oil, for frying

Directions

1. Combine the marinade ingredients with the chicken and set aside for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Dredge the pieces of chicken in the flour.
4. Place a rack in a shallow baking pan and put the pan near the stove.
5. Heat a large skillet and add the oil.
6. When the oil is hot, fry the pieces of chicken on both sides until lightly browned, about 4 or 5 minutes.
7. Arrange the chicken on the rack so they don't touch and bake for 45 minutes or until done.
8. Serve hot or at room temperature.