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ChihYu Smith's Paleo Black Pepper Chicken

ChihYu Smith's Paleo Black Pepper Chicken

According to ChihYu Smith, who developed the original recipe for her popular blog, I Heart Umami, this dish reminds people of their favorite takeout food. The juicy chicken is tossed in a savory-sweet (but not too sweet) sauce, with a healthy dose of black and Sichuan pepper that will leave your mouth tingling with pleasant spice. Use whatever veggies you have on hand to make this quick weeknight dinner.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.


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Product Size

  • Small Dish
  • Medium Shallow
  • Large Shallow
  • Medium Deep
  • Large Deep

Prep Time

13 mins

Cook Time

8-9 mins

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Ingredients

For the sauce

  • ¾  teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder, optional
  • ¾ tablespoon peach, apricot or orange jam
  • ¾ tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock

For the chicken

  • ½ lb (225g) chicken breast, diced into 1” cubes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons coconut aminos
  • ¼  teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛  teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced into 1” cubes
  • 2 ½ stalks of (85g) celery, sliced on diagonal
  • ½ (50g) small yellow onion, diced small
  • salt, to taste

Preparation

  1. In a separate bowl, mix the sauce ingredients together until fully incorporated. Set aside.
  2. Add the ingredients for the chicken into the Anyday dish. Mix well. Cover with the lid (knob lifted). Cook in the microwave for 8-9 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked through.
  3. Add the sauce and mix well. Continue cooking with the lid slightly ajar for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has warmed through and the chicken is fully cooked through.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Substitute the chicken with shrimp, diced pork tenderloin or firm tofu (but note that it won't qualify as Paleo anymore).
  • Finish the dish with thinly sliced scallions for a refreshing touch.
  • If you want more vegetables, substitute part of the chicken for more celery and bell peppers or add in zucchini, eggplant, or broccoli.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.