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Salt and Pepper Chicken Recipe

Dmitri Magi
Crispy, savory perfection! This Salt and Pepper Chicken recipe is your flavor shortcut. Perfectly seasoned chicken bites, fried golden—it's quick, easy, and beats takeout. Get ready for a taste sensation! Simple ingredients, big flavor. Let's get cooking!
Calories: 506 kcal|Protein: 40g|Carbs: 50g|Fats: 12g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 506 kcal

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Air fryer (or oven if preferred)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:
  • 320 g diced chicken breast
  • 1 diced onion save half for the chips
  • 1 diced red and green pepper save half for the chips
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 chopped spring onions
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • Spray oil
  • Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili jam
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Small pack of chili garlic sauce
  • Salt and Pepper Seasoning:
  • This makes extra, so store it for next time!
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sweetener
  • 0.5 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Chinese five-spice
  • Chips:
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into chips
  • Spray oil
  • Splash of soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Coat the Chicken: Add your diced chicken to a bowl with cornflour. Give it a good mix to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat a large frying pan with some spray oil. Add the chicken and let it cook without moving too much. Once golden and cooked through, set it aside.
  • Prepare the Veggies: In the same pan, fry the diced peppers, onion, and garlic until softened.
  • Make the Sauce:
    Once the veggies are soft, add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili jam, honey, and chili garlic sauce. Let it simmer until it turns sticky.
  • Combine:
    Stir the cooked chicken into the sauce, ensuring it’s well coated in all that deliciousness!
  • Prepare the Chips:
    While the chicken is cooking, add the cut potatoes to your air fryer. Cook at 200°C for about 25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Season the Chips:
    In a wok, fry the remaining diced onion and peppers with a splash of soy sauce. Once the chips are done, toss them into the wok with a sprinkle of the salt and pepper seasoning.
  • Serve:
    Plate up the chicken and chips with a side of broccoli and a spoonful of Mayflower curry sauce.