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Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

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Black Pepper Chicken is a flavorful stir-fry recipe featuring tender chicken pieces marinated in soy sauce and Shaoxing wine, paired with bell peppers and onions. The dish is coated in a savory sauce highlighted by coarsely ground black pepper. Perfect for a quick dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup 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 coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix chicken broth, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add onion and bell peppers, cooking until they soften.
  • Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring until it thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Substitute Shaoxing wine with dry sherry if needed.
  • Adjust the black pepper to your preference for heat.

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