After sharing my favorite black pepper sauce, I found myself constantly seeking new ways to incorporate it into my meals. This tender and perfectly balanced chicken stir-fry has completely changed my takeout experience. Let’s dive into making a delicious chicken stir-fry that is juicy, savory, tender, and bursting with the robust flavor of black pepper. The best part? It can be prepared in just 20 minutes!
In this recipe, I use butter alongside the black pepper sauce, which enhances the chicken’s flavor significantly.
Step by Step Instructions
The first step in preparing this stir-fry is to marinate the chicken. Proper marination is crucial for ensuring the chicken remains tender and juicy.
Begin by adding salt, pepper, and soy sauce to the chicken. Mix thoroughly. Next, combine starch with water and coat the chicken with this mixture. Initially, the starch may not adhere well, so keep mixing until it absorbs the water completely.
Finally, it’s essential to add some cooking oil to ensure each piece of chicken is coated. This will help prevent them from sticking together or to the bottom of the wok.
Now, let’s prepare the black pepper sauce. Heat about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pot. Add garlic and onion, sautéing them over low heat until they soften. Then, stir in freshly ground black pepper, followed by the butter and either stock or water. Allow the mixture to simmer for about a minute to let the flavors meld together.
Next, pour in the starch water and continue heating until the sauce thickens to your liking.
Cooking the Chicken: Add oil to a pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Push the chicken to the edges of the pan and add the onion and chili peppers. Pour in the black pepper sauce, mixing everything well, and serve hot.
My preferred way to enjoy this black pepper chicken is with steamed rice, but it also pairs wonderfully with noodles.
