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Quick and Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Quick and Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
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A quick and easy black pepper chicken recipe that features juicy tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich savory black pepper sauce. This dish is simple to prepare and offers a delightful alternative to traditional Chinese restaurant takeout. The recipe is easily adaptable to be gluten-free.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces

Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Stir Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Stir Fry: Sear marinated chicken in oil until browned. Set chicken aside. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers. Add sauce, thicken, then add chicken back. Serve hot.

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