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Black Pepper Chicken

I love Black Pepper Chicken because it comes together so quickly with juicy chicken, a lot of aromatics, and a super addicting pepper sauce. It's perfect over a bowl of rice and is one of the most comforting meals you can eat after a long day.
Watch me make Black Pepper Chicken
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fusion
Keyword: After Work Chicken Recipe, After Work Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Stir Fry, Asian Style Chicken, Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken, Chicken Onion Stir Fry, Easy Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Weeknight Chicken, One Pan Chicken Dinner, Savory Chicken Thighs, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Weeknight Chicken Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into thin strips
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine for marinade
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

Stir Fry

  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ onion cut into wedges
  • 2 scallions cut into ½-inch pieces, whites and greens separated

Sauce

Optional Garnishes

  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut chicken thighs into thin strips and marinate with shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and salt for 15 minutes.
  • Finely mince garlic, cut onions into wedges, and chop scallions into ½-inch pieces. In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, shaoxing wine, sugar, and black pepper to make the sauce.
  • Heat a pan with a little oil and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and scallion whites for 2 minutes. Add the chicken back in along with the sauce and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken over a fresh bowl of rice. Optionally top with more freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g