Black Pepper Chicken (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breasts (sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces).
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1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinating chicken).
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1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, for marinating chicken).
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1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinating chicken).
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1/2 cup chicken broth.
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2 tbsp light soy sauce (for sauce).
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2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, for sauce).
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2 tsp dark soy sauce.
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1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce).
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1 1/2 tbsp sugar.
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2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper.
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1/8 tsp salt.
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2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil).
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1 tbsp minced ginger.
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2 garlic cloves (minced).
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1/2 white onion (chopped).
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2 bell peppers (chopped, mixed colors).
Instructions:
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Mix chicken, soy sauce, wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
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Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Sear for 30 seconds, flip, and cook until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
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Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions and bell peppers, stir-fry for 20 seconds.
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Stir the sauce mixture, pour into the skillet, and cook until thickened. Return the chicken, toss to coat evenly.
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Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes:
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Black Pepper Chicken is a quick, flavorful stir-fry that pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
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Use mixed-color bell peppers for a vibrant and visually appealing dish.