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Salt & Pepper Chicken

Salt and pepper chicken with a crispy exterior, spiced with aromatic Chinese five-spice, and accented by vibrant chilis and garlic. Each bite merges savory crunch with a mild heat.
prep time15 minutes
cook time15 minutes
total time30 minutes
Salt And Pepper Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup 60 grams cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 6 skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into quarters
  • 1 cup 240 milliliters vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 red chili, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 green chili, chopped into small pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 3 spring onions, scallions, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Combine cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken thigh fillets and toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil (reserving 1 tablespoon) in a large pan until hot.
  • Fry coated chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes each, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a separate pan, heat reserved 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
  • Stir-fry chopped onion, red chili, green chili, remaining salt, and black pepper for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and chopped spring onions. Cook for another minute.
  • Combine fried chicken with stir-fried vegetables, toss for 1 minute until heated through.
  • Serve immediately.