Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken

 
 
Ingredients:-

Chicken-1/2 lb (bone less and cut into small cubes size)(u can use  shrimp,paneer or tofu)
Egg-1 nos
Cornstarch-1/2 cup
All Purpose flour -1/2 cup
Green Jalapeno peppers-2 nos(cut into thin sliced)
White Onion-1 small size (chopped)
Salt to taste
Pepper powder-2 tsp
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
Red Chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Spring onions -2 tsp (chopped)
Oil for deep frying



Method:-

Wash and cut the chicken into small cubes.Dry completely with a paper towel.

Combine the salt and black pepper . keep it for 30 minutes.


Chop the onions and spring onion.Jalapenos into thin slices .Keep aside.


Combine the all purpose flour and cornstarch in a bowl.Add the pepper powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,red chilli powder and salt mix well.In a shallow bowl,beat the egg. keep it aside.


Dip chicken into egg white,then coat in cornflour mixture,shaking off excess flour.

Heat oil in wok ,when oil is hot add the  coated chicken pieces fry until golden and crisp,using a slotted spoon,remove and drain on paper towels.


In a separate frying pan, on high heat, add 1 tsp of oil .Add onions and jalapenos,pepper powder and  salt stir fry quickly until fragrant,about 1 minutes.Add the spring onions and fried chicken in the pan and toss to coat the chicken with the onions mixture.Remove from heat .


Transfer to a plate,garnish with coriander leaves and serve immediately with some steamed rice.