# Papa Tea’s Black Pepper Chicken

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- small bowl
- wok

## Tips

- Serve with rice or enjoy by itself.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1dAH1TQHDh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: Stephvnietea
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fd178c78-b767-4d6f-b3b5-b2e22938e763
- Extracted: 2026-08-28

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