Easy Black Pepper Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 -
500g (1.1 lbs) skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size cubes
02 -
2 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Salt as needed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
05 -
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon minced ginger
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1 fresh red/green chili, chopped
→ Sauce
10 -
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 tablespoons light soy sauce
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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½ teaspoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
→ Cooking Oil
18 -
2 tablespoons peanut oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Whisk together black pepper, soy sauces, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth
02 -
Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon sauce, cornstarch, and salt. Let rest while preparing vegetables
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Heat oil in pan, cook chicken in single layer until golden and cooked through. Remove to plate
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In same pan, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and chilies 30 seconds. Add onion and peppers until crisp-tender
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Reduce heat, add sauce and simmer 30 seconds. Return chicken and toss until warm. Finish with fresh black pepper
# Notes:
01 -
Panda Express inspired recipe
02 -
Use freshly ground black pepper for best flavor
03 -
Prepare all ingredients before starting