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    Home » Recipes » Pantry

    Pan-Fried Black Pepper Chicken

    Last Modified: June 28, 2021 by Elaine| 4 Comments

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    I found a lovely method of cooking chicken breasts, super easy and can be used for multiple flavors.

    Chicken with bones like chicken legs, wings and whole are much more popular than chicken breast in Chinese cuisine as the former ones are believed to be much easier to cook. For example, Kong Pao chicken is widely made with chicken thighs in China other than breast. We all know that it is quite easy to overcook tender meats. So chicken breast is mostly used in deep-fried dishes in which the meat is protected by thick layer of coating. But this pan-fried chicken creates a very similar texture to deep-frying without the thick and oily coating.

    Cooks' note

    1.I use the small chicken breast. Unlike beef, cut the thicken along with the grains.
    2. In order to make well seared surface, don't turn the chicken pieces in the first minute.

    Steps

    Cut the chicken into large pieces with 0.3cm thickness. Add all the marinating ingredients and mix well.

    pan-fried black pepper chicken|chinasichuanfood.com

    Set aside for 20 minutes.

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    Heat some oil in a pan and heat the pan. Place the chicken meat one by one. Only the chicken, discard ginger shreds and other marinating sauce. Let them stay for a while until one side is browned(takes 2 Mins), turn over and fry the other side (1 Mins). Spread more extra ground black pepper. If you want other flavors, add cumin or chili flakes.

    pan-fried black pepper chicken|chinasichuanfood.com

    The chicken can be wrapped with vegetables and lettuce. Super healthy!

    pan-fried black pepper chicken|chinasichuanfood.com

    Pan-fried black pepper chicken

    Super tender pan-fried black pepper chicken
    5 from 2 votes
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    Servings 2
    Calories 173 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g chicken breast , small chicken chest

    Marinating ingredients

    • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
    • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
    • ⅛ tsp. salt
    • 2 tsp. cornstarch
    • ⅛ tsp. baking soda
    • 1 thumb ginger , shredded
    • 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper , divided half in marinating half for garnishing.

    Serving

    • lettuce leaves
    • ½ cup shredded cucumber
    • ½ cup shredded carrot

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chicken into large pieces with 0.3cm thickness. Add all the marinating ingredients and mix well.Set aside for 20 minutes.
    • Heat some oil in a pan and heat the pan. Place the chicken meat one by one. Let them stay for a while until one side is browned(takes 2 mins), turn over and fry the other side (1 mins). Spread more extra ground black pepper. If you want other flavors, add cumin or chili flakes.
    • Serve with vegetable and lettuce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 23gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 958mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5416IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. KristiHu

      October 27, 2021 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. Simple and delicious. Thank you Elaine. I am so glad that I found your website.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        October 28, 2021 at 8:06 pm

        I am so glad to read this comment. Thank you! Happy cooking!

        Reply
    2. D

      November 16, 2022 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      Followed your recipe exactly. This is the best chicken I’ve ever made! Sooo good. I made it together with your egg drop tomato soup recipe too. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 19, 2022 at 9:44 am

        Thanks D!!

        Reply

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