Salt and Pepper Chicken

22g protein · 15 min · 346 kcal

Salt and Pepper Chicken

Make your favorite takeaway dish at home with this easy salt and pepper chicken recipe. Seasoned chicken thighs are pan fried with onion and chili, and served with rice for a complete meal.

15 min4 servings346 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs ((or chicken breasts))
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 scallions ((green onions, spring onions))
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 red chili
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch ((UK: cornflour))
  • 1/2 tablespoon Chinese five spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine cornstarch, salt, pepper and Chinese five spice in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Dice the chicken thighs into bite sized pieces, and add them to a mixing bowl. Add the seasoned cornstarch, and make sure to coat each piece of chicken evenly in the flour.

  3. 3

    Heat up vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces. Allow them to shallow fry on all sides until they are golden and crispy.

  4. 4

    Add finely diced onions, garlic, scallions, and chili to the pan, and stir fry for about a minute or two, or until the onion is soft and translucent.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the heat, and serve it with your side dish of choice.

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