Salt and pepper chicken

Name: Salt and pepper chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 60g/2¼oz cornflour; 1 tbsp fine salt; 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tbsp ground black pepper, plus an extra1 tsp; 200ml/7fl oz vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp; 4 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized strips; 3 spring onions, thinly sliced; 1 red finger chilli, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $13.80 /serving

Author : BBC Food

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Ingredients

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60 grams/2¼oz cornflour1 tbsp fine salt1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder1 tbsp ground black pepper, plus an extra1 tsp200 milliliters/7fl oz vegetable oil, plus 1 tbsp4 boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized strips3 spring onions, thinly sliced1 red finger chilli, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the cornflour, salt, five-spice and tablespoon of pepper together and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a wok or large pan to 180C on a cooking thermometer, or until a teaspoon of cornflour sizzles when dropped in. (CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

Step 3

Toss the chicken in the flour mixture, working in batches. Carefully add it to the oil and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side, until golden brown and cooked though. Turn and cook for a further 2–3 minutes. Drain on kitchen paper.

Step 4

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a clean pan over a medium heat. Add the spring onions, chilli, garlic and remaining teaspoon of pepper with a pinch of salt. Fry for 1–2 minutes, then add the cooked chicken. Toss and cook for a further 2–3 minutes, until the chicken is coated in the onions, garlic and chilli.