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Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Get ready to rock your taste buds with our epic Black Pepper Chicken recipe, man! Uncover the secrets to whipping up a rad dish that's bursting with flavor.

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 celery stalks cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk in the broth, coconut aminos, vinegar, fish sauce, black pepper and ground ginger. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or the bottom of a skillet to pound the chicken until it is an even thickness. Discard the parchment, then cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Place the cubed chicken in a medium bowl with 2 teaspoons of the oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then add the flour and toss again.
  4. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining ΒΌ cup oil. When the oil is very hot but not smoking, add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer (you may need to do this in 2 batches). Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  5. Add the celery and onion to the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn, 1 minute.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is thick and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and season with salt to taste.