Salt and Pepper Chicken

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5

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    681 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy seasoned chicken thighs are tossed with onions and peppers in this Salt and Pepper Chicken Recipe. Made with less than 10 ingredients, this recipe is better than Chinese takeout!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 Cup cornstarch
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chinese five spice
  • 6 chicken thigh Quartered, skinless, boneless
  • 1 Cup vegetable oil For Frying
  • 1 onion Large Diced, large
  • 1 red bell pepper Diced
  • 2 serrano chili Chopped, peppers
  • 2 garlic Minced, cloves
  • chives For Garnish, chopped fresh

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and Chinese five spice. Add the quartered chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the flour mixture.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and cooked through. You may need to fry the chicken in batches depending on the size of your pan.
  3. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the fried chicken from the pan and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  4. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan and return it to medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and serrano chili peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is slightly softened, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss everything together, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are well combined. Cook over medium heat for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Garnish the Salt and Pepper Chicken with chopped fresh chives or scallions.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 681kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g (129%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 161mg (54%) Sodium 561mg (23%) Potassium 555mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 990IU (20%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 681 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 681kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 561mg 23%
Potassium 555mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 990IU 20%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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