Pepper Chicken || Spicy Fried Chicken- Episode 379

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is cost-effective.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor, while paprika adds color and mildness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

Cut chicken breasts into chunks and season with light soy sauce, Chinese 5 spice powder, parsley flakes, turmeric powder, ginger powder, garlic powder, crushed wiri wiri peppers, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through.

In a separate bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, low sodium soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, and water to create the sauce.

In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté sliced scotch bonnet and pimento peppers, garlic, carrots, cabbage, and onion until tender.

Add the cooked chicken and sauce to the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for an additional few minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary