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Black Pepper Chicken


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-free option available

Description

A flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, packed with bold black pepper taste.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Mix gently and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix well.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sear until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until browned but slightly pink inside. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining oil, ginger, and garlic. Stir until fragrant, then add onion and bell peppers. Cook for about 20 seconds.
  5. Stir sauce mixture until cornstarch dissolves, then pour it into the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat with the sauce, remove from heat.
  7. Transfer to a plate and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For an extra kick, add more black pepper or chili flakes. Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor. Use colorful vegetables for a more appealing dish.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg