Cajun Pepper Chicken

Deliciously spicy, a little crunchy and amazingly simple, this easy cajun and pepper chicken is a take on classic Chinese takeout remake recipe! Made with breasts or thighs, the Chinese-inspired seasoned crispy chicken is mixed with peppers and onions for a flavorful stir-fry meal.

Ingredients

2 tbsp sesame oil

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

4 green onions, diced (the white and green parts are used in separate steps)

5 fresno peppers, stem and seeds removed and diced (can be spicy, sub 1 red bell pepper for a less spicy option)

1/2 cup tapioca flour (can sub corn starch - not strict Paleo or Whole30)

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp pepper

2 tsp Cajun seasoning

2 Eggs

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside. Prep peppers and onions. Place the tapioca starch on a plate. Add in the salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning and lightly stir with a fork to mix the seasonings with the flour. Whisk the eggs in a bowl.

Set up the chicken pieces, whisked egg, flour mixture and a clean plate in a line. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg, dredge them in the flour to coat and then place them on the clean plate. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated. Don't worry about getting every piece perfectly coated or if the chicken pieces clump together, you can break the pieces up when cooking.

Just coat the pieces with the flour as much as you can.Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add in 1 tbsp sesame oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add in the chicken.

Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until all sides are golden brown and the pieces are cooked completely. Break up any clumps as needed to cook evenly and separate out the individual chicken pieces. Once cooked, carefully transfer the chicken to a plate or bowl in the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Add in the white pieces of the onion and the peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until they just start to soften next, add the green parts of the onions to the skillet. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Stir everything together to mix. Remove from heat and serve.