Black Pepper Chicken

Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized chunks; 4 1/2 tsps cornstarch; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 egg white; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Avocado oil for frying; 1 clove garlic finely chopped; 1 small piece ginger root very finely chopped (about the size of a garlic clove); 1/2 large white onion slicec into strips; 2 stalks celery trimmed and sliced on a bias; 4 1/2 tsps black pepper ground; 3 tbsps oyster sauce; 3 tbsps soy sauce; 4 1/2 tsps rice vinegar; 1 tbsp cornstarch

Black Pepper Chicken has to be one of the most underrated Chinese takeout recipes but it’s so easy to make with the help of some of your favorite McCormick seasonings. Truly nothing better than takeout made simple at home. Recipe and Photo Credit: Rafi Fronzaglia @rafi... Read More Read Less

15m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

16

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Crispy Chicken Stir-Fry
1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg white
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Avocado oil, for frying
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 small piece ginger root, very finely chopped (about the size of a garlic clove)
1/2 large white onion, slicec into strips
2 stalks celery, trimmed and sliced on a bias
4 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
Stir-Fry Sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Stir-Fry, mix chicken with cornstarch, baking soda, kosher salt, egg white and soy sauce in medium bowl. Toss to coat well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, for the Stir-Fry Sauce, whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar and cornstarch in small bowl. Set aside.
3 To shallow fry the chicken, heat enough avocado oil to fill large deep (12-inch) skillet with about 1-inch of oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches about 4 to 5 minutes per side, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Flip once golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4 Drain oil from the pan and add a thin layer of fresh avocado oil. Add the ginger and garlic, along with vegetables and black pepper. Stir-fry until slightly softened. Return cooked chicken to pan and add Stir-Fry Sauce, stirring to mix well. Sauté until sauce thickens, stirring often. Remove from heat and serve immediately over white or fried rice.