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SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN

Quick & Tasty!

This recipe is a quick and easy takeout-style meal you’ll crave!  It's a little sweet, a little spicy, and flavored with fragrant Chinese Five Spice.

what is chinese five spice?

This beloved Chinese spice is made of fennel, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns! That’s a lot of spice in one ingredient! But, it is not spicy-hot.

Simple Ingredients

Chicken Thighs - Boneless and skinless Salt & Pepper Cornstarch Chinese Five Spice Oil Red Bell Pepper Green Onions Bok Choy Soy Sauce & Honey Cooked Rice Sesame Seeds & Cilantro

Season the Chicken

01

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.  Mix the cornstarch and spices in a bag, then add the chicken and shake to coat.

Pan Fry the Chicken

02

Heat the oil over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.

Cook the Veggies

03

Set the chicken aside, then heat another tablespoon of oil in the pan.  Add the bell pepper, then the onions and bok choy.

Finish the Dish

04

Stir together the soy sauce and honey.  Add the chicken back to the pan, mix in the sauce and cook a couple minutes more.

Enjoy!

05

Serve over rice, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.  It's a satisfying meal all in one bowl!

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