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If you are craving a healthy dinner that actually tastes like your favorite restaurant, Papa Tea’s Black Pepper Chicken is a must-try. This easy Chinese recipe is savory, bold, and better than takeout! It is the perfect stir-fry for a busy weeknight when you want something delicious in under 20 minutes. 🥢✨

➡️ Recipe: Papa Tea’s Black Pepper Chicken (Serves 3-4)

Ingredients:
5-6 stalks of celery, cut on a bias in 1/4 inch pieces (about 4 cups)
4-5 cloves garlic, roughly minced
1 tbsp coarse-ground black pepper
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp sesame oil

Marinade:
1lb chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp baking soda 🤫 (Pro-Tip: This is the secret to "velveting" the chicken so it stays incredibly tender!)

Sauce:
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
2 tbsp shaoxing wine
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce 🤫 (Pro-Tip: We use this for that beautiful deep color, not for saltiness!)
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
Slurry:
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

Instructions:
In a bowl, marinate the thinly sliced chicken with the baking soda, soy sauce, and chicken bouillon. Mix it well and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
For the sauce: in a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
In a wok or large pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the garlic and sauté for just a few seconds until it is fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken and spread it out evenly. Leave the stove on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
Make a pit in the center of the pan and add the celery. Sauté everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the black pepper, then pour in the sauce and bring it to a boil. Cook until the celery reaches your desired texture; usually about 2-5 minutes.
Combine the cornstarch and water to make your slurry. Ensure the cornstarch is completely dissolved, then add it to the wok immediately to thicken that beautiful sauce.
Finish it off with a drizzle of sesame oil and give it one last toss.

SAVE this for your dinner tonight! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Memories with Dad ❤️ It’s my dream to take my Dad to a game one day 🥹

Memories in the making 💖 It’s my dream to take my Dad to a @fifaworldcup game one day 🥹 Papa Tea used to play soccer and volleyball when he was younger and now loves to watch all sports and I love watching with him! #fifaworldcup #worldcup #dadanddaughter #sports