Black Pepper Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces

Marinade:

1 tablespoon light soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce:

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)

2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry

2 teaspoons dark soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

Stir-fry:

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)

Directions:

Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a medium-sized

bowl. Gently mix until the chicken is coated. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Prepare the sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a

single layer and sear for 30 seconds or until lightly browned. Flip and cook for another 15-20 seconds.

Transfer to a plate.

Stir-fry veggies: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onion and

bell peppers; cook for 20 seconds.

Combine: Dissolve cornstarch in the sauce mixture, then pour into the skillet. Stir immediately until the

sauce thickens. Add back the chicken, stirring to coat with the sauce.

Serve: Turn off the heat and transfer to a plate. Serve hot as a main dish.

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 5 mins | Total Time: 25 mins

Kcal: 269 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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