***Quick Help Needed (substitution) question***

[Lefty]

I am making chicken fingers.

I usually take the chicken and put it in flour, then go to the egg wash and finally the bread crumbs.

My question is I only have a little flour, can I add corn starch to extend the flour???


Thanks in advance.

 

[MexicoKaren]

Yes, I think you can, especially if you are frying. I've seen many recipes, especially for Chinese chicken (General Tsao;s, for example) that coat the chicken with cornstarch. I somehow don't think it would work as well, though, if you baked the chicken. You can also use Bisquick or pancake mix.

 

[Sass Muffin]

It must be ok, Lefty.
This recipe uses nothing but cornstarch, wow!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4434889_ultimate-pan-fried-chicken.html

"Use cornstarch instead of flour to get a crispy, flaky, texture"

 

[Lefty]

Thanks so much Ladies. I thought I had heard of it somewhere. Reps when I get back. The oil is hot.

 

[luvs]

keep cookin! people often use cornstarch in thier standard breading procedure.

 

[Lefty]

First batch is in, one note of interest was I loved the way the CS was so much lighter!

 

[VeraBlue]

Good for you!!