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Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken: A Quick Homemade Delight

Delight in this Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken recipe, a quick homemade meal that elevates your weeknight dinners with its crunchy texture and flavorful bites.
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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-size pieces
  • 1 Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 cup Cornstarch For crispy coating
For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil High smoke point
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper White pepper recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions For garnish
  • 2 cloves Garlic Optional for milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balancing sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjusts marinade consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Adds depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Tenderizes chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Provides umami flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • wok or deep frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine, garlic, brown sugar, water, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
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  2. Beat an egg in a separate bowl until frothy. Set aside for coating the chicken.
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  3. Drain the marinated chicken, dip in beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
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  4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Test with cornstarch.
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  5. Fry coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
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  6. Return fried chicken to the wok, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and toss gently. Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Double coat for extra crunch. Ensure oil is at the right temperature before frying.

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