Salt 'N Pepper Chicken Recipe

Name: Salt 'N Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 1/2 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

Servings: persons

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
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 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

1
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.
2
Pour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet potato starch into a shallow bowl.
3
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.
4
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 2 spring onions, finely chopped, 5 slices fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine), and more.

Yes, Salt 'N Pepper Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Salt 'N Pepper Chicken

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