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Salt & Pepper Chicken

A delightful and crispy chicken dish that's easy to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for a fun cooking adventure.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust to taste.
Frying Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cornstarch For dredging to achieve crunch.
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil For frying.
  • 2 2 Green onions Chopped.
  • 1 optional Red chili Sliced; optional for heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in cornstarch until fully coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Fry the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy, monitoring closely.
  3. Remove the chicken and let drain on paper towels.
  4. In the same pan, add extra garlic, green onions, and chilies. Sauté for one minute until fragrant.
  5. Toss the fried chicken back into the pan for about one minute to combine flavors.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, optionally over jasmine rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying and use a good quality cornstarch for best results. Consider using leftovers in stir-frys or wraps.