Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper Chicken

Name: Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 red chili pepper; 1 green chili pepper; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; ⅓ cup tapioca flour; 1 tbsp Chinese five spice; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp ground pepper; chopped green onions

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
427 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper Chicken

Valerie Flores

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This Chinese salt and pepper chicken is spicy, easy and loaded with flavor! The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The peppers and onions are delicious too!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 onion diced
1 red chili pepper diced
1 green chili pepper diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil divided
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
⅓ cup tapioca flour or cornstarch
1 tbsp Chinese five spice
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp ground pepper
chopped green onions to garnish

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Instructions

First, dice onion and chili peppers.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped onions, chopped chili peppers, and minced garlic to a large skillet over low medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions have softened, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, slice chicken into 1 inch pieces. Add chicken, tapioca flour, Chinese five spice, salt and pepper to a bowl. Toss until chicken is completely coated.
Once onions are soft, remove onions, chilis and minced garlic from pan. Place on a plate nearby.
Add in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and coated chicken to skillet. Cook on medium for 7 to 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, flipping every couple minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Return onions, chilis and garlic to pan. Cook on low for 2 to 3 minutes.
Finally, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve!

Notes

Boneless skinless chicken thighs work best for this recipe.
Add more olive oil to skillet as needed. It should never be dry.
This chicken is spicy. Feel free to adjust seasonings as needed.
It is also very salty! This is how it is supposed to be, but feel free to scale back on the salt level to suit your taste.
Use meat thermometer to ensure chicken is done cooking. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1987mg (83%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 176IU (4%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	427kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	45g	90%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	215mg	72%
Sodium	1987mg	83%
Potassium	688mg	15%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	176IU	4%
Vitamin C	21mg	23%
Calcium	51mg	5%
Iron	3mg	17%