Description
Spicy black pepper chicken brings bold flavors from Chinese cuisine to home kitchens. Crispy chicken pieces tossed in a peppery sauce offer a quick and satisfying meal you can enjoy with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
Instructions
- Blend chicken with aromatic sauces and ground pepper, allowing flavors to infuse for quarter-hour in a sealed container.
- Warm a skillet with oil at medium temperature, gently sautéing minced aromatics until releasing their enticing fragrance.
- Introduce marinated protein to the pan, searing each piece until golden and caramelized edges develop.
- Incorporate sliced vegetables, rapidly stirring to maintain crispness and vibrant colors.
- Introduce liquid base, allowing mixture to simmer and reduce, creating a glossy, rich coating that envelops the chicken.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning profile with additional spices or condiments as desired.
- Transfer to serving platter, garnishing with fresh herbs or sesame seeds, and pair alongside steamed grain for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by letting chicken marinate longer, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper taste penetration.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting chicken pieces uniform in size, preventing some chunks from overcooking while others remain undercooked.
- Boost protein options by substituting chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, maintaining the same delicious black pepper sauce profile.
- Control spice levels by adjusting black pepper quantity; freshly ground pepper provides more intense flavor compared to pre-ground versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg