Description
Spicy Black Pepper Chicken delivers bold flavors from traditional Chinese cooking techniques. Tender chicken pieces coated in peppery sauce promise a delicious meal you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilogram) chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
Marinade and Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) 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 black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Aromatics and Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken slices with marinade for enhanced flavor absorption, letting ingredients meld for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Whisk together sauce components in a medium bowl, ensuring smooth integration of all liquid and dry seasonings.
- Heat wok or large skillet over high heat, adding oil until shimmering and almost smoking around 375°F.
- Sear marinated chicken pieces in batches, creating golden-brown exterior without overcrowding pan, then transfer to clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, introduce minced aromatics like garlic and ginger, stirring quickly to prevent burning.
- Add chopped vegetables, sautéing until they become slightly translucent and retain crisp texture.
- Pour prepared sauce into skillet, allowing liquid to simmer and gradually thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce seared chicken to pan, gently coating each piece with glossy sauce and warming through completely.
- Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and optional chopped scallions for vibrant presentation.
- Plate immediately while sauce remains hot and chicken retains optimal moisture and temperature.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor penetration, so consider up to 30 minutes for deeper taste absorption.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for a more intense, aromatic flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- For a lighter version, replace regular oil with coconut or avocado oil, which offer healthier cooking alternatives without compromising taste.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3.75 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg