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Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken

Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken
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Enjoy flavorful Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken that’s crispy on the outside and juicy within. Try this easy recipe today!

Ingredients

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  • 400g chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 red Thai chilies, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Oil for deep 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

  1. Marinate chicken in a mixing bowl with light soy sauce, Chinese cooking apple vinegar, and grated garlic for 15 minutes.
  2. Toast Sichuan and black peppercorns for about 12 minutes; grind into a fine powder and mix with sea salt.
  3. Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch mixed with baking powder; shake off excess.
  4. Heat oil in a wok to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Stir-fry garlic, onion, chilies, and green onions in another wok; add fried chicken and toss with salt and pepper mix.
  6. Serve warm on a plate garnished with extra green onions.

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