Description
Savor sizzling Black Pepper Chicken, a spicy sensation that dances with robust flavors from Asian cuisine. Juicy chicken pieces bathed in a zesty pepper sauce promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken thighs or breast
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger, grated
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, ground black pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl to create a robust marinade.
- Place chicken pieces into the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, letting the flavors deeply penetrate the meat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully transfer marinated chicken to the hot skillet, arranging pieces without overcrowding to ensure proper browning and caramelization.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally to achieve a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the last minute of cooking, drizzle sesame oil and rice vinegar over the chicken to enhance its flavor profile.
- Remove skillet from heat and let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, adding a bright, crisp finish to the dish.
- Slice chicken and serve immediately, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the aromatic black pepper sauce.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let chicken absorb marinade at room temperature to enhance flavor penetration and ensure tender, juicy meat.
- Perfect Browning Technique: Use a hot skillet and avoid overcrowding to achieve golden-brown caramelization without steaming the chicken.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust black pepper and red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences, making the dish mild or fiery.
- Alternative Protein Options: Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or turkey for dietary variations while maintaining the robust black pepper flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-24 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg