Black Pepper Chicken
This savory recipe with tender Chicken, Bell Peppers, Onions, and a Pepper Sauce is easy to prepare and better than takeout. Difficulty: Easy
Servings 6
Calories 325kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet with Deep Sides or Wok
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ lb. Thighs or Chicken Breast
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 Tbsp. Cooking Oil
For Marinade:
- 2 tsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp. Shao Xing Cooking Wine
- 1 Tbsp. Regular Soy Sauce
- ½ tsp. Black Pepper
For Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp. Light Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Shao Xing Wine
- 3 Tbsp. Water
- 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut Chicken into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Cornstarch, Sugar, White Pepper, and Garlic. Set aside and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Thinly slice Peppers, Spring Onions, Onions, and peel & mince the Garlic cloves.
- In a small bowl, combine Light & Dark Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, freshly ground Black Pepper, Sugar, Wine, Cornstarch and a splash of Water to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in some Oil. Sauté the minced Garlic until fragrant (15 sec.), then add the marinated Chicken. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the Chicken is almost cooked.
- Toss in the sliced Onions and Peppers, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly softened. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until it is thick and glossy. Add Spring Onions at the end, and toss everything together.
- Serve with steamed Rice, fried Rice, or plain noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
Use medium-coarse, crushed, or fine-ground Black Pepper.
Add extra spices (toasted, crushed Szechuan Peppercorns, a dash of White Pepper, or Chinese Five Spices) to taste.
Swap Chicken Thighs with Breasts, Shrimp, Beef strips, Lamb, Tofu, etc.
Replace eppers with Broccoli, Zucchini, and/or Mushrooms to your liking.
For extra kick, drizzle with Chili Oil.
Add extra spices (toasted, crushed Szechuan Peppercorns, a dash of White Pepper, or Chinese Five Spices) to taste.
Swap Chicken Thighs with Breasts, Shrimp, Beef strips, Lamb, Tofu, etc.
Replace eppers with Broccoli, Zucchini, and/or Mushrooms to your liking.
For extra kick, drizzle with Chili Oil.
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