Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or broth); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or broth); 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 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)

Description

A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken, bell peppers, and a spicy black pepper sauce.

Ingredients

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1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or broth)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or broth)
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
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)

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Instructions

Combine chicken, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or broth), and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Mix gently and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 1 minute. Flip and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until browned but still a bit pink inside. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, ginger, and garlic to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, then add onion and bell peppers. Cook for 20 seconds.
Stir the sauce mixture until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Pour this into the skillet, stirring until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir quickly to coat everything in the sauce. Turn off the heat and transfer everything to a plate.

Notes

Marinate the chicken in advance for extra flavor. Use fresh ginger and garlic for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg