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salt and pepper chicken stir fry.
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Salt and Pepper Chicken

Crispy, spicy, and full of flavour - this Salt and Pepper Chicken is a takeaway favourite made easily at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: James Wythe

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli chopped (remove seeds for less heat if desired)
  • 1 spring onion sliced
  • 250 g Chinese cabbage (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • First, chop your veggies; chop the onion and garlic, and slice the spring onion, chili pepper, and Chinese cabbage.
  • Then, cut your chicken into bite-size pieces. Season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine cornstarch with five Chinese spices in a bowl. Add chicken and coat it well with the cornstarch mixture.
  • Heat half the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, for 7-8 minutes. Set the chicken aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a separate skillet. Add the onion and spring onion and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and chili and cook until fragrant.
  • Add Chinese cabbage and cook until tender.
  • Place the chicken back into the skillet and toss well to combine with veggies.
  • Serve warm, garnished with extra spring onions.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
To Freeze: Freeze leftover Salt and Pepper Chilli Chicken for up to three months in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave after thawing in the fridge.
Tip 1: You can adjust the health of this recipe based on how much oil you use. You can go for more of a light fry or turn it into a deep fry if you prefer.
Tip 2: If you are a seafood fan, try swapping out the chicken for shrimp or squid!
Tip 3: To mix it up, try enjoying this dish in a wrap - either a tortilla or lettuce wrap!

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g