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salt and pepper chicken

Salt and Pepper Crispy Chicken Bites

Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in aromatic salt, pepper, and chili seasoning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp five-spice powder optional
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with spices.
  2. Dip in eggs, coat in cornstarch.
  3. Cook until golden, 4–6 minutes.
  4. Toast garlic, mix with salt, pepper, chili flakes.
  5. Coat chicken in seasoning and top with green onions.