Thai Garlic Pepper Chicken

A comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your kitchen, featuring tender chicken marinated in fragrant garlic and spices.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

500 g chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-cm thick slices Fresh chicken for best flavor.
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped Used for marinating and frying.
1 Tbsp oyster sauce Adds richness.
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Golden Mountain sauce Can substitute with regular soy sauce if needed.
1 tsp fish sauce Adds umami.
1 tsp black soy sauce For color, about 1 tsp needed.
1.5 tsp sugar
0.25 tsp ground white pepper
0.25 tsp ground black pepper
7-8 stems cilantro, chopped For garnish and flavor.
as needed Water To keep the mixture moist while cooking.
as needed Vegetable oil, for frying Use for frying garlic.

Method

Preparation

In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with oyster sauce, soy sauce, Golden Mountain sauce, fish sauce, white pepper, and black pepper. Set aside to marinate.

Frying the Garlic

In a small pot or wok, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the garlic.
Add chopped garlic and fry over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it! Drain and save the oil.

Cooking the Chicken

In a clean wok, heat about 2 tablespoons of the reserved garlic oil over medium heat.
Add the marinated chicken along with sugar and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of water.

Finishing Touches

Stir in half of the fried garlic and most of the chopped cilantro, then remove from heat.
Just before serving, sprinkle remaining fried garlic on top.

Serving

Serve over jasmine rice and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Marinating the chicken a few hours or overnight enhances flavor.