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Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken for Ultimate Comfort at Home

This Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken is a quick, mouthwatering twist on a classic dish, perfect for satisfying comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large Egg for coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda for texture
For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar can substitute with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 0.5 cup Water
For Frying
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
  • to taste Pepper freshly ground recommended
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Wok or Deep Frying Pan
  • whisk
  • Paper Towels
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, salt, brown sugar, water, rice wine, baking soda, and soy sauce. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Add chicken pieces to marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Egg Coating: Beat the egg in a separate bowl, drain chicken from marinade, and coat in egg.
  4. Cornstarch Coating: Pour cornstarch over the egg-coated chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Heat Oil: In a wok, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom and heat until shimmering, about 350°F.
  6. Fry Chicken: Add chicken in batches and fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Final Toss: Return fried chicken to the wok over low heat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and green onions, tossing to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is recommended for longer storage.

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