Spicy Black Pepper Chicken

 

Juicy and tender chicken pieces in a rich and bold black pepper sauce. Spicy Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that packs a punch of flavors. Works perfectly as an appetizer or a side.

Ingredients

• 500 gms boneless chicken breast
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
• Oil for deep frying
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds for garnish

For the marinade

• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg

For the sauce

• 1 tbsp black pepper coarsely ground
• 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour

For dredging

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornflour

Instructions

• To begin, cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large bowl, marinate the chicken with light soy sauce, vinegar, baking soda, and an egg. Mix well and keep aside for at least 10 minutes.
• For dredging, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornflour in a large bowl. Add in the marinated chicken and mix until the pieces are well coated. Dust off the extra flour.
• Heat oil for deep frying. Fry the chicken pieces on low heat until cooked and golden. Make sure they do not brown.
• To prepare the black pepper sauce – mix together oyster sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and honey in a large bowl. If you want it spicier, you can add a teaspoon of red chilli flakes.
• Heat 2 tbsp of sesame oil in a pan. Add in finely chopped garlic and saute for a minute. Do not brown.
• Add in diced onions and diced bell peppers. Cook for a minute or two.
• Add in the sauce mix and boil it for 2-3 minutes.
• Make a slurry of 1 ½ tbsp cornflour with 3 tbsp of water. Add it to the sauce and cook until it thickens.
• Finally, add in the fried chicken pieces and mix until well coated. Add a bit of water if needed.
• The Spicy Black Pepper Chicken is ready to serve. Garnish with sesame seeds.