Papa Tea’s Black Pepper Chicken

Directions

  1. 1Marinate thinly sliced chicken with baking soda, soy sauce, and chicken bouillon. Mix well and set aside.
  2. 2In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
  3. 3In a wok, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4Add marinated chicken, spread evenly, and cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly golden.
  5. 5Make a pit in the center of the wok and add celery. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Add the black pepper, pour in the sauce, and bring to a boil. Cook for 2-5 minutes until the celery reaches desired texture.
  7. 7Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Add to the wok immediately to thicken the sauce.
  8. 8Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil, give one last toss, and serve.

Ingredients

  • 5-6 stalks celery, cut on a bias in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, roughly minced
  • 1 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

small bowlwok

Tips

  • Serve with rice or enjoy by itself.