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Salt and Pepper Chicken Recipe Card

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken Recipe Card for Home Chefs

Delight in this Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken recipe card, a must-try for chicken lovers seeking comfort food without delivery wait.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh/Breast Thighs offer juiciness and flavor; substitute with chicken breast if preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine or Dry Sherry Omit for an alcohol-free dish.
For the Seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder can be a quick alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust to taste as needed.
  • 1 tbsp White Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Granulated sugar works in a pinch.
  • 2 chillis Chilies (sliced) Customize based on your spice preference.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Avoid substituting with flour.
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil for Frying Use a neutral oil, like canola, for best results.
Optional Accompaniments
  • Steamed Rice or Stir-Fried Vegetables Pairs beautifully with the dish.

Equipment

  • deep pan
  • Cooking thermometer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine your boneless, skinless chicken thigh or breast with soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, salt, white pepper, and minced garlic. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Pour cornstarch into a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the cornstarch, shaking off excess.
  3. In a deep pan or wok, heat the neutral oil to 350-360°F (175-180°C).
  4. Fry coated chicken pieces in small batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Toss the fried chicken with extra white pepper and sliced chilies while still hot.
  6. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving alongside steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, fry in small batches and serve immediately for optimal crispiness.

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