Salt And Pepper Chicken

1. 1

   Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast salt and peppercorns (the salt will be slightly browned and the peppercorns, fragrant), about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and let cool; grind.

3. 3

   Combine 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper with the flour and dredge the chicken pieces in it.

4. 4

   Deep fry the chicken at 350 degrees F, in batches, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; drain on paper toweling and season with salt and pepper mixture.

5. 5

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the frying oil in the first skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic until golden, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the serrano chili and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes; sprinkle over the fried chicken along with any remaining salt and pepper mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.