Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g boneless chicken thigh, 1.5 cm cubes; 100 g onion, diced; 120 g green bell pepper, diced; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced; 8 g fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 60 ml water for sauce; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper

Let’s get cooking

01
Slice and prepare
Cut meat across its grain into 3 mm slices or small even cubes as specified. Prepare vegetables. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, starch, measured sauce water, and all additional seasonings.
02
Cook the meat
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Spread meat in one layer, working in batches if needed. Turn and stir for 5–7 minutes, checking doneness. Chicken must reach 74°C. Transfer to a clean plate.
03
Fry onion and pepper
Stir garlic, ginger, and onion in the pan for 2 minutes, then add green pepper for another 2 minutes until just tender.
04
Combine and glaze
Stir the sauce again so starch lifts from the bottom. Pour into the vegetables and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy. Return cooked meat and toss for 30–60 seconds, until hot throughout.