Garlic Pepper Chicken
This easy garlic pepper chicken is a simple recipe that is the perfect blend of juicy chicken, flavorful garlic, ground pepper, and a savory sauce.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 large cloves of Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons Avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Ghee, butter, or vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon Sesame oil
- Salt and Pepper to season the chicken
Instructions
- Add avocado oil to a large skillet and heat to high heat.
- Season your chicken thighs on both sides with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Add your chicken to the hot pan in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes a side or until the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit and it's golden brown.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and lower the heat to medium heat.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients: the oyster sauce, coconut aminos, black pepper, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Add the ghee or butter to the pan, pour the sauce into the pan, and let it simmer for 1 minute. It will thicken up to a nice glaze consistency.
- Add the cooked chicken to the pan and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes a side so all the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Remove the chicken, slice it, and serve the sliced chicken with your favorite sides and top with green onions and any leftover black pepper sauce from the pan.
Notes
Substitutions
Chicken- I use boneless skinless chicken thighs but you can use boneless chicken breast.
Oyster sauce- You can find oyster sauce in your local grocery store in the Asian food aisle. If you don't have or can't find oyster sauce then you can use fish sauce or hoisin.
Coconut aminos- You can use light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, or tamari sauce.
Honey- You can use coconut sugar, palm sugar, or maple syrup.
Garlic- You can use garlic powder instead.
Ghee- You can use butter or if you have a severe dairy allergy you can use vegan butter.
Rice vinegar- You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Sesame oil- There isn't a good substitute for sesame oil, so I would omit it if you don't have it.
Avocado oil- You can use olive oil instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is oyster sauce?
Oyster sauce is a thick, dark brown sauce commonly used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines. It has a savory taste and is commonly used as a seasoning or condiment in stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces. Even though it's named oyster sauce, it doesn't solely consist of oysters. It's primarily made from oyster extracts, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and soy sauce.
Tips
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- The cleanest, gluten-free oyster sauce I can find is the brand Wok Mei.
- If you want a crispy chicken you can coat the chicken with arrowroot starch or arrowroot flour before adding it to the hot pan. This will give the chicken a nice texture. If you choose to do this I would recommend adding a little bit of chicken stock or broth to your sauce so it doesn't get too thick. The arrowroot flour coating on the chicken can make the sauce thicker.
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- A lot of Thai cuisine recipes use white pepper powder. You can add a little of this if you have it on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 33gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 1645mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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