PAPER-WRAPPED CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 skinless chicken thighs, each piece chopped in half across the bone
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 heaping tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more for seasoning
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 to 3 heaping tablespoons cornstarch, for dusting
1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 heaping tablespoon ground black pepper
4 to 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
Mixed Salad, for serving, recipe follows
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 head butter or red leaf lettuce, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1 medium Fresno chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 scallion, green parts only, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Cover the chicken with the light soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, salt and garlic, and stir to coat. Toss the chicken with the toasted sesame oil. Let marinate for as much time as you have; for best results, leave the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to fry, toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch.
  • Heat a large wok or pan over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, add the chicken and fry lightly until the thighs are golden brown on all sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the chicken on paper towels and season them with salt, pepper and cilantro as they come out of the oil.
  • Wrap each piece of newspaper and parchment into a cone shape and secure with a piece of tape. Fill each cone with several pieces of chicken and garnish with more chopped cilantro. Serve alongside a platter of Mixed Salad if desired.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil; set aside. Toss the lettuce, carrots, chiles and scallions with the dressing when ready to serve.

Nethuka Sathsara
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I've never made salt and pepper chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Allan Cruz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly. The salt and pepper seasoning was flavorful without being too spicy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and i


DESIRE EJIOFOR
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Aditha Ranhiru
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The salt and pepper seasoning was flavorful without being too spicy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicio


Yasir Mem0n
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The crispy coating was perfect and the salt and pepper seasoning was delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Jena Tude
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rachid elouadouni
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was incredibly crispy and flavorful. The salt and pepper seasoning was perfect, and the chicken stayed crispy even after reheating. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Awais Empire
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I've never made salt and pepper chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nikki Taylor
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly. The salt and pepper seasoning was flavorful without being too spicy. I served it with rice and vegetables, and i


Si SOHEL
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Amazing! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The salt and pepper seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Anthony Chamoun
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I've tried many salt and pepper chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was so tender and juicy on the inside, and the crispy coating was out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sanduni Sathsarani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was so crispy and delicious! I served it with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my whole family.


Erustos maropene Ramothwala
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This recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out incredibly crispy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of salt and pepper. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.