Tasty's Highest Rated Dinner Recipes Marathon

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is usually less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is often cheaper.

Cut fresh chicken thighs into 1 inch cubes for the best texture and moisture retention.

Prepare a wet batter using egg, corn starch, and all-purpose flour to coat the chicken.

Heat oil to 350°F for frying the chicken.

Fry the chicken in batches of about 25 pieces at a time for 6 minutes, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.

Monitor the color of the chicken; it will darken one shade after resting.

Prepare the sauce with orange juice and vinegar, ensuring the vinegar is potent for the desired flavor.

Cook the sauce until it reaches a syrupy consistency, which will help it adhere to the chicken.

Add sesame oil to the sauce for extra flavor and nuttiness.

Combine the fried chicken with the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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