Juicy Black Pepper Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory black pepper sauce that's ready in just 25 minutes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
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1 tablespoon light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons light soy sauce
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
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2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon salt
→ Stir Fry
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2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 white onion, chopped
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2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl. Gently mix by hand until the chicken is coated with a thin layer of the mixture. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken, spreading it into a single layer with as little overlap as possible. Sear for 1 minute or so until the bottom is lightly browned. Flip the chicken and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until both sides are browned but still a bit pink inside. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the ginger and garlic, stirring quickly until fragrant. Add the white onion and peppers, stir, and cook for 20 seconds.
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Stir the sauce mixture until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then pour it into the skillet. Stir immediately and cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about a few seconds. Add back the cooked chicken and stir quickly to coat everything with the sauce. Turn off the heat, remove the skillet from the stove, and immediately transfer everything to a plate to prevent overcooking.
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Serve hot as a main dish.
# Extra Tips:
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To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce (both light and dark), and substitute dry sherry for Shaoxing wine.