Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken: Quick, Easy Homemade Delight

Indulge in the delightful Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken, a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 lb Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Egg beaten
3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
1 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar can substitute with white sugar or honey
2 tablespoon Water
2 tablespoon Rice Wine dry sherry is an alternative
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
2 tablespoon Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free

For the Coating

1 cup Cornstarch can substitute with all-purpose flour

For Frying

2 cups Vegetable Oil canola or peanut oil recommended

For Garnish

2 stalks Green Onions chopped

Equipment

mixing bowl
wok or deep pan
Slotted Spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, salt, brown sugar, water, rice wine, baking soda, and soy sauce. Add chicken and stir until coated. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg to prepare the egg wash.
After marinating, drain excess marinade. Dip each piece in egg wash and coat with cornstarch.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 350°F. Test readiness with cornstarch.
Fry coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Toss the fried chicken in a bowl with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, maintain oil temperature and serve immediately for maximum crispiness.

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