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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 flavorful twist on a beloved classic, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large Egg for binding the coating
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch can be swapped with all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust quantity as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar can substitute with white sugar or honey
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine dry sherry as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil canola or peanut oil
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped

Equipment

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

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 melded. Add chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk well to create an egg wash.
  3. Drain excess liquid from chicken, dip each piece into the egg wash, then toss in cornstarch.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high until it reaches 350°F. Test with a small batter piece.
  5. Add chicken pieces in batches to hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Toss fried chicken in a bowl with additional salt and pepper, sprinkle with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal crunchiness, reheat in the oven to restore crispness if desired after storage.

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