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Black Pepper Chicken

35 min Hands-on time + 20 min soaking or marinating first
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Crush the black peppercorns and then toss them in a dry pan for 40 seconds until fragrant.
  2. 2 Crush the peppercorns and then roast them instead of using powdered pepper, as powdered pepper gives a dull, pungent spiciness without the aroma.
  3. 3 Marinate the diced chicken with half of the pepper, oyster sauce, and cornstarch for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Sauté the chicken in butter and oil over high heat for 7 minutes, browning on all sides.
  5. 5 Add the onions and bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables are still crisp.
  6. 6 Sprinkle with the remaining pepper and mix in the cornstarch to thicken the sauce and coat the chicken pieces.