Savory Salt and Pepper Chicken
A quick and flavorful version of salt and pepper chicken, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the chicken with water, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and rice wine in a large bowl to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk the egg in a separate bowl.
- Add cornstarch, salt, pepper, and baking soda to another bowl and mix well.
- Dip each piece of marinated chicken first in the egg, then roll in the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Sprinkle with fresh green onions before serving.
Notes
To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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