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Garlic and Pepper Chicken (ไก่ผัดกระเทียมพริกไทย)

Name: Garlic and Pepper Chicken (ไก่ผัดกระเทียมพริกไทย)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 10 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp white peppercorns, crushed; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup chicken broth; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Fragrant crushed white pepper and a mountain of golden garlic cloves create an irresistible Thai favorite that's crispy, savory, and dangerously addictive. Tender chicken thighs soak up salty-sweet soy and oyster sauce in just 25 minutes, making this a weeknight go-to that tastes like your favorite Thai takeout. Serve over jasmine rice to catch every last drop of that garlic-pepper magic.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

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1
Pound or blend the garlic and crushed white peppercorns into a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3
Add the garlic and pepper paste and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden.
4
Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
5
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
6
Pour in the chicken broth and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.