Quick & Easy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken

Step 1

Slice chicken thighs into bite sized pieces, about 6-8 pieces per thigh. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Season chicken with shoaxing wine, salt and black pepper and mix well with hands.

Step 3

Add cornstarch to chicken and mix until each piece is coated in starch.

Step 4

Over medium heat, add vegetable oil into wok. Once the oil is hot (dip a wooden chopstick and look for bubbles), add chicken. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side, a total of 7-8 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove and transfer to a plate. Alternatively to air fry the chicken, please refer to Notes section below.

Step 5

Discard most of the oil, leaving enough to moisten the pan. Lower heat to Low setting. Add ginger, garlic, red chili, green onion, and sugar. Sauté for 45 seconds.

Step 6

Add fried chicken and Shaoxing wine and mix again. Once mixed, remove off heat. Enjoy!