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Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken
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Creating the perfect Black Pepper Chicken at home starts with selecting the right ingredients.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces

Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Stir Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, mixed colors, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:

    • In a medium bowl, mix the chicken slices with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Stir well and set aside.

  3. Cook the Chicken:

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and spread it out evenly. Sear for 30 seconds until the bottom is lightly browned, then flip and cook for another 15-20 seconds until both sides are browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove the chicken and place it on a plate.

  4. Stir Fry the Vegetables:

    • Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Toss in the ginger and garlic, stirring quickly until fragrant. Next, add the onion and bell peppers, cooking for another 20 seconds while stirring.

  5. Combine and Serve:

    • Stir the sauce mixture again to ensure the cornstarch is dissolved, then pour it into the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens. Return the chicken to the pan and mix everything well to coat it in the sauce. Turn off the heat and transfer the dish to a plate to stop the cooking process.
    • Serve hot as a main dish.

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