9 Slimming-friendly Salt and Pepper Fakeaway Ideas
When you’re craving a salt and pepper takeaway, it’s easier than you might think to make a healthy alternative at home! From crispy chips to flavour-packed chicken, all 9 of these slimming-friendly salt and pepper fakeaway ideas will hit the spot.
With burgers, ribs and salads to scroll through, there’s something for every salt and pepper craving on this list. We’re talking about all the spice and crunch of your favourite dishes for far fewer calories than you’d expect.
Ready to fire up your wok or air fryer? Let’s tuck in!
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Salt and Pepper Chicken
There’s no better recipe to kick off this list of salt and pepper fakeaways! Our version of Salt and Pepper Chicken brings all the famous flavours to the table, without lashings of oil or hidden nasties.
We’ve used a homemade spice blend and low-calorie cooking spray to keep things lighter. Remember, you can vary the spice as much as you like – just leave out some of the chilli if you prefer a milder dish.
Salt and Pepper Chicken Salad
Nothing has us looking forward to lunchtime as much as our Salt and Pepper Chicken Salad. Think about all the takeaway flavours you know and love, tossed into a fresh and crispy Asian-style salad bowl!
We like to use fresh and crispy shredded veggies, but there’s nothing to stop you swapping in your favourite greens (or adding some rice, if you fancy) – just be sure to adjust the calories if you’re keeping track.
Turn to pages 144-145 in your copy of Pinch of Nom: Express for the full recipe.
Salt and Pepper Chicken Nuggets
We honestly haven’t ordered Salt and Pepper Chicken Nuggets from a takeaway since we figured out how to make this healthier version! Toasting the sea salt in a dry pan is the key to achieving that authentic salt and pepper taste, so you don’t want to skip that step in the recipe.
Simply pop the breadcrumbed chicken chunks on a baking tray and your oven will turn them golden within 25-30 minutes.
We toss them together with colourful chopped green peppers, red peppers and chillies.
Salt and Pepper Chips
If you’ve always wondered how to make Salt and Pepper Chips at home (and make them healthier!), you’re in the right place. This is another one of those recipes that stopped us ordering from the Chinese takeaway as much!
It’s really easy to put the spice mix together with a short list of ingredients. Keep an eye out for Chinese 5-Spice next time you’re at the supermarket – it’s the key to getting the flavours right in salt and pepper fakeaways!
Will you crisp up your portion of chips in the oven or your air fryer?
Flava It! Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips
With just a sprinkle of our Flava It! Air Fryer Salt & Pepper seasoning, you can recreate fiery, Chinese-inspired deliciousness in no time.
Leave your air fryer to work its magic, and you’ll be tucking into golden, crunchy Salt and Pepper Chips that’ll give your local takeaway a run for its money.
That’s all the flavour you know and love, lower in fuss than ever!
Find out more about our Flava It! Fakeaway-Favourites Collection by tapping here (as well as salt and pepper seasoning, you’ll find sachets for Burger & Kebab, Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Crispy Southern Chicken inside).
Salt and Pepper Pork
A tasty break from chicken, this beautifully simple pork is one of our favourite salt and pepper fakeaways to serve over a bowl of rice and pak choi.
Once you’ve toasted your salt flakes and combined them with the rest of the spice mix ingredients, you’ll coat the pork evenly and leave it to marinate. The longer you leave it, the tastier it’ll be – we usually leave ours overnight!
Salt and Pepper Ribs
There’s no rushing these mouthwatering Salt and Pepper Ribs, but the good news is they’re well worth the wait! Once they’re coated with a medley of store cupboard staples and diet coke (yes, really – diet coke!), you’ll leave them to oven-bake until tender and succulent.
Hours later, they’re pan-fried on a bed of vibrant veggies with dried chilli flakes and toasted sea salt before serving. One word: heavenly!
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers
If you’re as obsessed with salt and pepper flavours as we are, you need to give these Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers a try. Why choose between a Chinese-inspired dinner and a burger when you can have both?
Pile them high for 343 calories per portion – homemade Asian-style slaw included!
Don’t worry if you don’t have an air fryer at home, you can crisp up your Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers in the oven too!
Salt and Pepper Tofu
There’s no need to miss out on the salt and pepper fakeaway fun if you’re following a plant-based diet! Our Salt and Pepper Tofu is so flavourful and satisfying, you’d never miss the meat.
Our top tip? Drain and press your tofu between absorbent kitchen towels for at least 40 minutes. It’s worth the wait for that perfect springy texture!
Let us know which salt and pepper fakeaway you make first
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