Black Pepper Chicken

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 tablespoon cornstarch
• 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 (mixed colors)

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken slices with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the sauce: In another bowl, mix chicken broth, soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt.

3. 3

   Stir fry: Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Add ginger, garlic, and onion. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add marinated chicken, bell peppers, and sauce. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.

4. 4

   Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.