Yield Serves 2 people Number Of Ingredients 17 Steps:
Pound your peppercorns . In a pan, toast white and black peppercorns for 30 seconds, then remove from heat. In a mortar and pestle, add toasted peppercorns and pound for 2 minutes. Set aside. Stir fry the vegetables and aromatics . In a pan on medium-high heat, add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once the oil gets hot, add the onions, red and green peppers. Fry for 30 seconds, then add garlic and ginger. Stir fry for another 30 seconds. For more nutrition and colour, throw in some yellow and green bell peppers into your vegetable mix. Cook the chicken. Add cube-sized or long thin strips of chicken. Cook for 3 minutes or until chicken appears slightly opaque. Add 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, pepper and butter. Stir the mixture well. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water together, then add into the pan. Stir for another minute, then remove from heat. The cornstarch mixture helps thicken the sauce and make it more adhesive.
Time 45m Yield 6 servings. Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place cornstarch in a large bowl. Add chicken in batches; tossing to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Top with cilantro and green onions.
