Chinese Recipes - Pepper chicken - Dry chicken Chilli - stir fry steaks - mangolian beef

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper blend

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while blends can reduce cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options are healthier, and tamari is gluten-free.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Hoisin offers a similar sweetness, and the mix is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while thighs are more affordable.

Cut chicken wings into two pieces and place in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon chicken powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the chicken.

Mix the ingredients well by hand and place on a baking tray.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, brush the chicken with oil and bake for another 20 minutes.

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped bell pepper, sauté until golden.

Add 1/4 cup chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and salt to taste.

Mix well and add the baked chicken wings to the sauce, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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