Black Pepper Chicken

Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs) (, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces); 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 1/2 white onion (, chopped); 2 bell peppers (, chopped (I used mixed colors))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

An easy black pepper chicken with juicy tender chicken, crisp vegetables and a rich savory black pepper sauce. It takes no time to put together and tastes better than your usual Chinese restaurant takeout! {Gluten-Free Adaptable}To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce (both light and dark), and use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:19:16 GMT