Prepare your taste buds for a delectable experience with this Garlic Black Pepper Chicken recipe, featuring tender, succulent, and luscious chicken cooked to perfection in under 20 minutes!
Ensure your rice is ready because this creation, Garlic Black Pepper Chicken, stands as one of the finest recipes I’ve ever crafted.
By melding the flavors of Taiwanese night market Black Pepper sauce with sizzling chicken steak, this dish becomes not only effortlessly simple to prepare but also my preferred way to savor chicken.
The best part? You likely already possess all the necessary ingredients in your refrigerator, so why wait? Whip up this Garlic Black Pepper Chicken for dinner this week, and you can express your gratitude to me later. Enjoy!
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Garlic Black Pepper Chicken
The source of inspiration for my Garlic Black Pepper Chicken dish traces back to the renowned Taiwanese night market steak plates. These plates, bursting with flavors, provided the foundation for my creation.
Infused with garlic, buttery goodness, a hint of spice, and a touch of tanginess, the black pepper sauce is astonishingly addictive and pairs beautifully with a wide array of dishes.
While I’ve crafted a recipe for preparing Black Pepper Steak Sauce, my aim was to develop a SIMPLE and quick version that’s tailor-made for those busy weeknight dinners.
Creating my Garlic Black Pepper Chicken is a breeze, requiring just a handful of readily available ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Gather soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ketchup, black pepper, and honey to prepare the condiments.
The secret to achieving that delightful tanginess to complement the spiciness of the black pepper lies in the addition of ketchup.
Feel free to fine-tune the quantity of black pepper to align with your personal spice preferences, ensuring your dish suits your desired level of heat.
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Garlic Black Pepper Chicken Ingredients
- 4 piece of boneless chicken thigh with the skin on
- Salt and Pepper to season
- 1.5 tbsp of Butter
Black Pepper Sauce
- 4 piece of boneless chicken thigh with the skin on
- Salt and Pepper to season
- 1.5 tbsp of Butter
Black Pepper Sauce
- 3 tbsp of Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 0.5 tbsp of Black Pepper (adjust to your spice tolerance)
- 1.5 tbsp of Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp of Honey
- 2.5 tbsp of Ketchup
How To Make Garlic Black Pepper Chicken
Here are the steps to prepare your Garlic Black Pepper Chicken:
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a pan, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken with the skin side facing down.
- Pan-fry the chicken for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side or until the chicken skin achieves a crispy, golden-brown texture. Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- In a bowl, combine black pepper, minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, and ketchup to create the flavorful sauce.
- Adjust the heat to medium and introduce butter into the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute.
- Reintroduce the pan-fried chicken into the sauce and cook over medium-high heat for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side.
By following these steps, you’ll create an irresistible Garlic Black Pepper Chicken dish that’s bursting with savory and aromatic flavors. Enjoy!