Description
Sizzling black pepper chicken brings bold Sichuan-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with fiery spice and aromatic depth. Pepper-crusted tender chicken pieces promise a quick, delicious meal that satisfies intense cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breasts or thighs, sliced against the grain into 1/4 inch (5-mm) thick pieces
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch by hand, ensuring a thin, even coating. Let the flavors meld for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients in a separate bowl until fully combined and set aside for later use.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Carefully spread marinated chicken in a single layer to maximize browning. Sear quickly, flipping once to achieve light golden edges while maintaining a slightly pink center.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, quickly sauté ginger and garlic until aromatic, releasing their intense flavors.
- Add white onion and peppers to the skillet, stirring briefly to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color.
- Rewhisk sauce to eliminate any settled cornstarch, then pour into the skillet. Stir rapidly as the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, tossing swiftly to coat each piece with the luxurious sauce. Immediately transfer to a serving plate to prevent overcooking.
- Present as a sizzling main course, garnished with optional green onions or sesame seeds for added visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch helps tenderize the meat and creates a delicious flavor base.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding chicken to achieve a perfect sear with a golden-brown exterior while keeping the inside slightly pink.
- Quick cooking is key to preventing the chicken from becoming tough and dry, so have all ingredients prepared and ready before starting.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free cornstarch to maintain the same delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 62 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg