Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce!

Background

Chicken can be cooked in so many different ways; this month we have decided to showcase a delicious version of Chinese Chicken. We are happy to introduce to you Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce. Pair this with a variety of other dishes for a bevy of flavors sure to make everyone happy.

Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce

Prep Time - 30 minutes

Service Size/Amount - Serves 2 people

Level of Difficulty - Easy

Stir Fry

10 ounces boneless chicken thigh

3 tbsp cornstarch

½ cup chopped white onion

½ cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed

10 tbsp peanut oil

1 to 2 cups hot steamed rice

Black Pepper Sauce

¼ cup oyster sauce

1 tsp dark sweet soy sauce

1 tsp rice wine or dry sherry

½ tbsp black pepper (or more depending on individual taste)

Instructions

1. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Dice chicken into ½ inch pieces.
3. Toss chicken with cornstarch and shake off excess.
4. Heat 8 tbsp peanut oil in a deep skillet or wok.
5. Fry coated chicken pieces in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Heat remaining 2 tbsp peanut oil in skillet and add onion, cooking until translucent.
8. Add peas and carrots. Cook for one minute.
9. Stir in fried chicken pieces with sauce and cook until hot.
10. Serve with rice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

1. Contains peanut oil, adjust as necessary if anyone in your home has a peanut allergy.
2. Consider the number of people this recipe will make and adjust as needed to your family size.
3. Never forget our mantra...More is better...Leftovers are great!

Closing

Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce can be easily mixed with other dishes for a robust meal. Pair it with the rice dumplings from next month's Dragon Boat Festival for a wonderful and festive dinner.

Citation(s)

1. Food 52 - https://food52.com/recipes/39781-chinese-chicken-with-black-pepper-sauce

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