Description
Sizzling black pepper chicken delivers a bold punch of flavor straight from Asian culinary traditions. Tender chicken pieces dance with spicy cracked pepper, creating an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 0.25 lb chicken wings
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Cooking and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and crispy exterior.
- Combine all dry spices in a mixing bowl, creating a robust and aromatic seasoning blend that will infuse deep flavor into the chicken.
- Meticulously coat each chicken piece with the spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum taste penetration.
- Crush garlic cloves and whisk together with soy sauce and cornstarch, creating a silky marinade that will help tenderize and bind the seasonings to the meat.
- Let the seasoned chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, allowing flavors to meld and penetrate the protein.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is visibly hot, approximately 350-375°F.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, arranging them in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally to achieve a golden-brown crust and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, maintaining moisture and tenderness.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions, adding a fresh, vibrant element to the richly seasoned black pepper chicken.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to guarantee a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in maximum flavor.
- Crush garlic freshly for an intense aromatic punch that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Marinate chicken at room temperature to help seasonings penetrate deeply and ensure even cooking throughout the meat.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking to maintain high heat and achieve perfect crispiness on each chicken piece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-24 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg