Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with a rich black pepper sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 bell pepper, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on an angle
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, water, cornstarch, oil, oyster sauce, and black pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce Mixture: Mix chicken stock, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a hot wok until opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Cook garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Add black pepper.
- Add Sauce: Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken back to the wok, coat in sauce, and cook until thickened. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables in this dish based on your preferences.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
- For a spicier kick, add some fresh chopped chilies or chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Chinese Stir-Fry, Chicken and Black Pepper, Asian Chicken Dish