People have been taking to the ever-informative Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group to sing its praises.

While it might seem like fast, no frills food, the secret to the perfect salt and pepper chips lies in the detail.After its release many people took to Facebook to rave about the product, praising it as “absolutely delicious”. I unfortunately don’t have a fryer so used the oven instead but I had it cooking a solid 25 minutes and still it wasn’t crispy and the cornstarch just didn’t look right… the coat was still quite visible but any longer and it would be burnt. A round, full bodied red pinot noir would work wonderfully well with the spices in this recipe, particularly the clove and cinnamon notes in the 5 spice mixture. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

I haven’t been able to find any red peppers so I used a large Serrano and some red pepper flakes to try to get some color in (not sure it worked, but oh well! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Check that the juices run clear and if you have meat thermometer check the chicken meat reaches 165°F/ 75°C.You can modify the amount of heat in this recipe by using milder or hotter chillies (or even replacing the chillies with chopped bell peppers if you like it mild). And if you want to replicate the home cook’s dish at home, throw in some peppers and onions while you’re crisping the fries up in a pan.

uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.If you want to taste exactly like your favourite takeout, you can add chicken powder in the spice mix.