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Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken: A Juicy Family Favorite Recipe

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken is a homemade rendition of a takeout favorite, offering a quick and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust for sodium preference
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar can substitute with white sugar or honey
  • ¼ cup Water for mixing marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine dry sherry is a good alternative
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda helps tenderize chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil canola or peanut oil
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Wok or Deep Frying Pan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, salt, brown sugar, water, rice wine, baking soda, and soy sauce. Whisk until well mixed. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Crack an egg into a separate bowl and whisk until blended. This will act as an egg wash.
  3. Drain excess marinade from chicken. Dip each piece in egg wash, then toss in cornstarch until well coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Toss the fried chicken with salt, pepper, and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat to restore crispiness.

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