Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 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; 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)

Description

A delicious dish featuring tender chicken combined with flavorful spices, perfect for spice lovers.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
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
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)

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Instructions

Combine chicken, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl. Mix gently until chicken is coated and let it marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and sear for about 1 minute until lightly browned. Flip the chicken and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until both sides are browned but still a bit pink inside. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add onions and peppers, stirring for 20 seconds.
Stir sauce mixture until the cornstarch is dissolved, then pour into the skillet. Stir quickly and cook until the sauce thickens, about a few seconds.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir until coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat and transfer everything to a large plate immediately.
Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish as desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken to enhance flavor, adjust the black pepper for your preferred spice level, and use fresh ginger and garlic for the best taste.

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