Description
Black pepper chicken brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to dinner tables with remarkable ease. Spicy, tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy sauce create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Stir Fry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 white onion
- 2 bell peppers
Instructions
- Infuse chicken pieces with a blend of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch, allowing flavors to meld for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Whisk together sauce components in a separate container, creating a harmonious mixture ready for cooking.
- Warm a wok or expansive skillet over medium-high heat, introducing oil to create a sizzling surface.
- Introduce minced ginger and crushed garlic, releasing their aromatic essence until fragrant and golden.
- Carefully add marinated chicken pieces, ensuring each morsel develops a rich, caramelized exterior through vigorous stirring.
- Incorporate sliced onions and colorful bell peppers, tossing continuously until vegetables reach a tender yet crisp consistency.
- Stream the prepared sauce over the sizzling ingredients, allowing it to simmer and thicken into a glossy, clingy coating.
- Once sauce reaches desired consistency and chicken is thoroughly cooked, remove from heat.
- Transfer the vibrant, pepper-studded chicken to a serving platter, garnishing with optional fresh herbs or additional cracked black pepper.
- Accompany the dish with steamed rice or delicate noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, up to 30 minutes for maximum taste absorption.
- Adjust cornstarch amount to control sauce thickness, using less for a lighter coating or more for a thicker glaze.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, ensuring similar marinating and cooking techniques.
- Choose low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content without compromising the rich umami flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg