Description
Experience the tantalizing crunch and bold flavors of Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken! This delightful dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a perfectly crispy cornstarch shell, seasoned with a spicy blend of Sichuan peppercorns and black pepper. Ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a casual dinner or an impressive gathering, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Pair it with steamed rice or fresh lettuce wraps for a complete meal that’s full of zest and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 red Thai chilies, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp sea salt
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with light soy sauce, apple vinegar, and grated garlic for 15 minutes.
- Toast Sichuan and black peppercorns in a dry pan until fragrant; grind and mix with sea salt.
- Coat marinated chicken in a mixture of cornstarch and baking powder.
- In hot oil (around 350°F), fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown.
- Stir-fry garlic and onion in vegetable oil; add chilies and green onions.
- Toss fried chicken with the prepared spice mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg