How to Make Salt 'n Pepper Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salt 'n Pepper Chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is beloved for its simplicity and bold flavors. This dish is a staple on many Chinese restaurant menus and is always a hit with both kids and adults. The key to this recipe is using high-quality chicken, and seasoning it with a perfect balance of salt and pepper.

The dish is known for its crispy, flavorful outer coating and tender, juicy chicken inside. It's the perfect combination of salty and peppery, with a hint of heat from the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 5 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup sweet potato starch
  • 3 tablespoons sweet potato starch
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups lettuce leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 37 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk egg, spring onions, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper together in a bowl. Mix in chicken. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet potato starch into a shallow bowl.
  • Heat oil to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C) in a large saucepan. Dredge chicken pieces in sweet potato starch; drop gently into the hot oil in batches. Cook until golden on the outside and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on a large serving plate. Place fried chicken on the lettuce leaves. Mix 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over chicken.
  • Nutrition

    405 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 1481mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 273mg