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Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
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This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that combines tender chicken slices with a savory black pepper sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal!

Ingredients

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Chicken

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

Marinade

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

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or 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, chopped (mixed colors)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Stir-Fry the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in oil until browned. Remove from skillet.
  4. Stir-Fry: Saute ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers. Add sauce mixture and cook until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
  5. Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot as a main dish.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add chopped red chili peppers or chili flakes.
  • Adjust black pepper quantity to suit your spice preference.

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