Black Pepper Chicken

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine in a bowl with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate.
  2. 2Slice onion, pepper into similar-sized pieces. Finely dice garlic.
  3. 3Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. 4Add cornflour to chicken, mix until coated. Add oil to wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crisp.
  5. 5Discard excess oil, leaving 1 tbsp. Add onion, pepper, fry until softened. Add garlic, pepper; fry for 20 seconds. Add sauce, simmer until thickened.
  6. 6Stir in chicken until coated. Serve with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 300 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1.5 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 0.5 tsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 40 g cornflour/cornstarch
  • 5 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 60 ml chicken stock
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 small/medium white onion
  • 1 medium red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch sesame seeds

Equipment

wokbowlwhisktongswooden spatula