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Black Pepper Chicken
You would never know this Black Pepper Chicken is homemade! It tastes better than the restaurant version and is packed with so much flavor! The chicken is crispy crunchy with a kick of black pepper AND Sichuan peppercorns! This will be your new go to takeout inspired meal!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Marinade: Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and let the chicken sit for ⏱️ 15 minutes while you are prepping the rest of the ingredients.
2
Sauce: Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
3
Cook chicken: Add oil to a wok or large skillet with high sides. (This helps with oil splatter.) Heat oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot add in the marinated chicken and cook in batches.Cook for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes on each side then transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken and set aside.
4
Saute vegetables: Add the bell peppers, celery and onion to the same skillet the chicken was cooked in. Cook for ⏱️ 4 minutes or until the vegetables start to get golden brown and tender.Add in garlic and ginger and cook for an additional minute.
medium onion, diced1garlic, minced4 clovesginger, minced1 tsp
5
Assemble / Serve: Add the sauce and the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables and toss to coat. Simmer for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes to heat the chicken back up and thicken the sauce a bit.Serve immediately over rice with sesame seeds for garnish and an extra sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
386 kcal
fat Content
26 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
812 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
108 mg
carbohydrate Content
15 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
21 g
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