Black Pepper Chicken (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb chicken breasts (sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces).
02 - 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinating chicken).
03 - 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, for marinating chicken).
04 - 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinating chicken).
05 - 1/2 cup chicken broth.
06 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce (for sauce).
07 - 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, for sauce).
08 - 2 tsp dark soy sauce.
09 - 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce).
10 - 1 1/2 tbsp sugar.
11 - 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper.
12 - 1/8 tsp salt.
13 - 2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable oil).
14 - 1 tbsp minced ginger.
15 - 2 garlic cloves (minced).
16 - 1/2 white onion (chopped).
17 - 2 bell peppers (chopped, mixed colors).

Instructions:

01 - Mix chicken, soy sauce, wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
02 - Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
03 - 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.
04 - Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions and bell peppers, stir-fry for 20 seconds.
05 - Stir the sauce mixture, pour into the skillet, and cook until thickened. Return the chicken, toss to coat evenly.
06 - Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes:

01 - Black Pepper Chicken is a quick, flavorful stir-fry that pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
02 - Use mixed-color bell peppers for a vibrant and visually appealing dish.