Black Pepper Chicken
Craving a culinary experience that’s both comforting and exhilarating? Black Pepper Chicken is a flavor revelation poised to transform your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken in an intensely aromatic black pepper sauce, creating a taste sensation that’s both satisfying and simple to achieve.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 large Egg White
- 2 teaspoons Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 large Yellow Onion cut into wedges
- 2 large Green Bell Peppers deseeded and cut into chunks
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger minced
- 0.75 cup Chicken Stock
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken breast with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, egg white, and 2 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper. Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the onion wedges and bell pepper chunks for approximately 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for an additional minute.
- Push the vegetables to the side and add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry for approximately 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken stock, honey, rice wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of freshly cracked black pepper. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the amount of black pepper and add chili flakes. You can also use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.