Description
Savor the bold flavors of black pepper chicken, a spicy Chinese-inspired dish that tantalizes taste buds with its robust and aromatic profile. Tender chicken pieces coated in a peppery sauce promise a delightful culinary journey you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, sliced against the grain into ¼” (5-mm) thick pieces
Marinade Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Stir-fry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
Instructions
- Immerse chicken pieces in a harmonious blend of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly embraced by the marinade. Allow the flavors to meld and penetrate for 10-15 minutes.
- Craft a robust sauce by whisking together all designated ingredients until they form a seamless, glossy mixture. Reserve this flavor-packed liquid.
- Unleash high heat beneath a spacious skillet, introducing a tablespoon of oil. Carefully arrange marinated chicken in a pristine single layer, searing each side until a golden-brown caramelization emerges – approximately 30 seconds per side.
- Transfer the beautifully seared chicken to a waiting plate, preserving its succulent texture.
- Reignite the skillet with remaining oil, introducing aromatic ginger and garlic. Allow their fragrance to dance and intensify within moments.
- Introduce vibrant onions and bell peppers, rapidly stirring to maintain their crisp structure and brilliant color.
- Activate the sauce by dispersing cornstarch thoroughly, then cascade the liquid into the sizzling skillet. Swiftly agitate to trigger thickening and create a luxurious coating.
- Reunite the chicken with the effervescent sauce, gently tumbling to ensure each piece receives a glistening embrace.
- Extinguish the heat and elegantly transfer the Black Pepper Chicken to a serving plate, ready to tantalize eager palates.
Notes
- Marinate chicken briefly to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Cornstarch helps create a silky coating and prevents meat from becoming tough during cooking.
- Quick stir-frying technique ensures vibrant vegetables and perfectly cooked chicken with caramelized edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg