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Salt and Pepper Chicken
Salt and Pepper Chicken
Salt and pepper chicken is a popular Chinese dish that features crispy, deep-fried pieces of chicken that are seasoned with salt, pepper, and other various spices.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- green onions sliced and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the seasoned cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Once all the chicken is fried, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Salt and Pepper Chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 15g (5%)Protein: 24g (48%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 715mg (31%)Potassium: 432mg (12%)Fiber: 0.3g (1%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 55IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 9mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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