Black Pepper Chicken
Come and try this bold and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken—tender, juicy bites packed with savory heat and perfect for any mealtime craving!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup dry sherry divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 3 large green bell peppers sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sherry. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Whisk remaining soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add remaining sherry, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper to the mix.
- Prep veggies: Combine sliced bell peppers and onion in a bowl. Mix minced garlic and ginger in another bowl.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a pan, add marinated chicken, and cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Remove chicken.
- Stir-fry veggies: Add bell peppers and onions to the pan, cook until tender.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the pan, add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce: Pour in the sauce mixture, cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Notes: Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.