THE SPICE MAGIC KITCHEN
Pepper chicken
Freshly cracked pepper brings the finishing touch.
Pepper chicken: Tender chicken is coated in a glossy onion-pepper sauce.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Stainless-steel pan; pepper grinder; food thermometer.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Crush the pepper
No heat
Have readyPeppercorns
- Coarsely grind peppercorns.
- Keep chicken and its utensils separate from ready-to-eat foods.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Soften the onion
Medium
Have readyOil, onion, ginger, garlic
- Heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 8–10 minutes, stirring.
- Add ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
SPICE MAGICBlack PeppercornsView this spice →Next: Cook the chicken ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Cook the chicken
Medium-low
Have readyChicken, spices, water
- Add chicken, turmeric, salt, half the pepper and water.
- Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Finish with pepper
Medium, then off heat
Have readyRemaining pepper, lemon
- Uncover.
- Stir in remaining pepper and simmer 2 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
- Turn off heat and add lemon juice.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Basmati rice
Roti
Cucumber raita
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development recipe; quantities, yield and timings require kitchen testing.
Measuring your ingredients
US volumes are approximate; weigh ingredients when possible.
Kitchen tip 3
Regular black peppercorns or Tellicherry peppercorns can be used at the listed amount; choose one, not both. The regular peppercorn listing includes a separate sea-salt pouch.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF
