Garlic Pepper Chicken (Edit recipe)

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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.

5 minutes

15 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	283
Fat:	12 g
Carbohydrates:	13 g
Protein:	33 g
Cholesterol:	3 g
Sodium:	622 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	11 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh, ]
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
2 tsp Avocado Oil
2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Ghee, butter, or vegan butter
.5 tsp Sesame Oil
.125 tsp Salt and Pepper, of each, to season the chicken

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

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

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. 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. A lot of Thai cuisine recipes use white pepper powder. You can add a little of this if you have it on hand. You can store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat your chicken, you can microwave it or heat it on the stove with some avocado oil on medium-low heat until warm.