Salt and Pepper Chicken Recipe

In the world of home-cooked delights, few recipes capture the essence of simplicity and taste as beautifully as Salt and Pepper Chicken. Wondering why this dish deserves a spot in your kitchen? Let’s unravel the appeal of this easy-to-make yet incredibly delicious recipe.

What makes Salt and Pepper Chicken special is its straightforward yet delightful flavor profile. Picture bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoned with Cajun spices, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The result? A tasty blend of savory and spicy goodness that’s sure to please your palate.

One of the great things about Salt and Pepper Chicken is its flexibility. Whether you prefer the leaner chicken breast or the richer taste of thighs, both options work perfectly. Each brings its own texture and succulence to the dish, giving you the freedom to choose based on your preference. I went for Chicken breasts this time.

Here’s what I used for this recipe:

Salt and Pepper Chicken

Salt and Pepper Chicken is a quick and tasty dish, where bite-sized chicken, seasoned with cajun spices, garlic, salt, and pepper, is coated in a light flour crust for a satisfying crunch. With fresh veggies and a touch of garlic, it's a simple yet flavorful treat that brings harmony to your plate.

Servings 2 people

Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

• 400g Chicken Thighs or breast
• 2 Bell peppers
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 Onion
• 1 tbsp Cajun spices
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 3 tbsp Flour All purpose
• 1 Green onion (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

 

• Dice your chicken breast into cubes, you can also use chicken thighs (probably even better).
• Generously season your chicken with cajun spice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, cut your onions and your bell peppers into thin strips, and mince garlic.
• After 30 minutes of marinating, mix your chicken bits into flour.

  Feel free to add 2 tbsp of Cornstarch to the flour for extra crispiness (optional).

  Make sure every piece of chicken is well coated.
• Deep-fry your chicken in vegetable oil for 5-6 minutes.

  Don't overcrowd your pan/pot and if needed, cook chicken in multiple batches so that they don't stick together for better crisp.
• In another pan, lightly cook your peppers, onions and garlic in vegetable oil on medium heat for 4 minutes.
• Once the chicken starts to get brown, drain the excess oil and add the chicken to your vegetables, mixing thoroughly.

  Season chicken and vegetables with salt and pepper generously.
• Plate the chicken on a large dish, top it with chopped green onions for garnish, and enjoy the dish!

Notes

You are free to use Chicken breasts or chicken thighs.

Calories: 600kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Easy fried chicken, Fried Chicken