Description
Craving takeout but want something fresher and tastier? This Black Pepper Chicken is packed with juicy, tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a rich, savory black pepper sauce that brings the perfect kick of heat. It comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a quick and flavorful meal for busy nights. Serve it over rice for a complete dinner that’s even better than your favorite Chinese takeout! Who’s ready to give this a try? 😍
Ingredients
🥢 For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (454g) chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
🥢 Marinade:
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
🥢 Sauce:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp salt
🥢 Stir-Fry:
- 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any colors)
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
3️⃣ Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned, about 30 seconds per side, then remove.
4️⃣ Stir-fry veggies: Add more oil, then cook ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers for 20 seconds.
5️⃣ Add sauce & chicken: Stir the sauce, pour it in, and let it thicken. Toss in the chicken, coat everything well, and remove from heat.
6️⃣ Serve hot with rice or noodles and enjoy! 🍚
Notes
Make it gluten-free by swapping soy sauce for tamari and using dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine!