Check out another popular takeout remake recipe of ours! Sweet Potato Chicken Pad Thai
A Note on the Ingredients
If you haven’t cooked with Chinese five-spice powder before, you are missing out! It’s the perfect mix of sweet smelling and savory tasting spices that mixes well with chicken. It’s traditionally a mix of:
CinnamonFennelClovesStar AniseSichuan Peppercorn (or white pepper)
It’s used liberally in this recipe (along with salt and pepper). However, you can adjust any of the seasonings as needed to suit your taste.
What to Serve with Chinese Inspired Salt and Pepper Chicken
If you’re not just eating it straight out of the pan, here are some easy serving options for this recipe:
Over rice or cauliflower rice.In a lettuce wrap for a healthy appetizer option.Served cold as leftovers on top of greens or chopped cabbage for a salad.Another option is to simply add more stir-fry veggies when cooking (broccoli, snow peas, etc.) to make a more complete meal. Just add them in to cook at step 7 of the recipe (with the onion and pepper).
More Healthy Takeout Remake Recipes to Try
Healthy Orange ChickenBeef BarbacoaSweet Potato Chicken Pad ThaiBroccoli Beef Stir FryHealthy Cashew Chicken
Your Turn to Try This Easy Stir Fry Recipe
I just know that you’ll love the unique flavors in this easy salt and pepper chicken. The seasoned battered crispy chicken pieces mixed with peppers and onions is the best combination of salt, spice and crunch. If you try the recipe, be sure to add a comment and rating below to let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram and tag us @realsimplegood. We love to see what you’re cooking!
