5 from 3 votes
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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
681 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- 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.
- Garnish the Salt and Pepper Chicken with chopped fresh chives or scallions.
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Nutrition Information
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: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681
% 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.