Salt and Pepper Chicken (Chinese)

5 from 2 votes

Salt and Pepper Chicken (Chinese)

Look no further than salt and pepper chicken! This stove-fried dish is seasoned with Chinese five spice, making it a flavorful and satisfying meal. Not only is it delicious, but it's also a great option for those who are short on time. The best part? You can serve it with ramen noodles for an even more filling meal that's sure to please everyone at the dinner table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Course: Chicken Recipes, dinner

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: chicken

Servings: people

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

½ cup Cornstarch
2 tps Chinese 5 Spice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 lb chicken chicken breast, or boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
4 green onions diced and divided
1 small red chili pepper seeds removed and diced
2 small green chili peppers seeds removed and diced

Instructions

Mix together cornstarch, Chinese 5 spice, salt, and ground black pepper.
Sprinkle seasonings and spices on top of cubed chicken and mix well to coat.
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until all sides are golden brown.
Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside. If greasy, lay on a paper towel to soak excess grease.
Add the remaining one tablespoon of sesame oil and stir in green onions, red chili pepper, and green chili peppers.
Cook for 2 minutes or just until they are fragrant and tender.
Add salt and pepper chicken and cook for 2 minutes more. Serve this dish immediately while hot over rice, ramen, or other seasoned noodles.

Notes

Cut the chicken into uniform pieces. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much chicken to the pan at once, it will steam instead of fry.
Don't overcook the chicken. The chicken should be cooked through but still tender.
Serve the chicken immediately. Salt and pepper chicken is best served hot and fresh.
If you don't have Chinese five spice, you can use a combination of ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground star anise.
Serve the chicken over rice or noodles.

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