Salt and pepper chicken
This delicious salt and pepper chicken recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight meal. Crispy, flavorful chicken coated in a savory seasoning and served with your favorite sides.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and rice vinegar. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for another minute, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables. Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your preference. For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.