How to Make Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken

Let's get into the kitchen! Today, I bring you a truly delicious recipe: Indo-Chinese style garlic pepper chicken. This recipe, accompanied by plenty of garlic, ginger, and black pepper, will leave an unforgettable mark on your palate. Plus, you can easily prepare it in one pan. We use tofu as a vegan option, but you can try it with any protein you like. Now gather the ingredients and let's make this delicious dish together!

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Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken Ingredients 21items
  • 400 grams firm or extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 15 minutes, then cut into ¾” bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons white rice flour
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
  • ½ green pepper, like Serrano or Indian pepper (finely chopped or minced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (white parts only, reserve green parts for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free, or a mix of soy sauce and dark soy sauce for more flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (or any Asian red chili sauce)
  • ½ teaspoon vinegar (white or rice vinegar)
  • ¾ cup water (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
How to Make Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken 8steps
1

If the tofu hasn't been pressed yet, press it for 15 minutes. Then, cut it into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add the soy sauce and mix.

2

In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, black pepper, cornstarch, and rice flour. Sprinkle this mixture over the tofu and mix to coat well.

3

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add two teaspoons of oil, and when the oil is hot, add the tofu. Cook the tofu until golden on both sides.

4

Remove the tofu from the pan and add another 2 teaspoons of oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green pepper. Cook until the garlic turns golden.

5

Add the white parts of the green onion, onion, green bell pepper, black pepper, and salt. Increase the heat to medium and cook for another 2 minutes.

6

Add ketchup, soy sauce, sambal oelek, vinegar, and ¼ cup of water. Mix well and bring to a boil.

7

Mix the cornstarch with the remaining ½ cup of water and add to the pan. When the sauce thickens, turn off the heat.

8

Add the crispy tofu and mix well. Sprinkle the top parts of the green onions on top and serve. Enjoy!

Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken Cooking Tips

The key to pressing tofu is to remove excess water for a crispier texture. Remember to control the heat, so the garlic doesn't burn!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
173
kcal
10.0g
Protein
14.0g
Carbs
9.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken?
One serving of Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken comes to about 173 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 10.0g. Carbohydrates: 14.0g. Fat: 9.0g.
How long does it take to make Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken?
Start to finish, 45 min is enough. Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken?
You need 21 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 400 grams firm or extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 15 minutes, then cut into ¾” bite-sized pieces), 1 teaspoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free), ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons white rice flour, 2 teaspoons oil, 2-3 tablespoons garlic (finely chopped)...
What diets is Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken suitable for?
Yes — Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken works for these diets: Vegan, Gluten Free.
How to make Homemade Indo-Chinese Style Garlic Pepper Chicken?
It comes together in 8 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Sema B.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi denedim, harika oldu! Tatlar mükemmel uyum sağlamış. 😋

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Sema Ş.

3 weeks ago

Sarımsak miktarını biraz fazla koydum, daha aromatik oldu. Tavsiye ederim!

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Onur S.

3 weeks ago

Hint biberi yerine normal biber kullansam olur mu? Deneyen var mı acaba?

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Derya G.

3 weeks ago

Ailem tavuğu çok sevmedi, belki biraz daha baharat ekleyebilirim bir dahakine.

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Hülya H.

3 weeks ago

Biberlerin acılığı tam yerinde, ama ben bir sonrakinde daha az tuz koymayı düşünüyorum.

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Sevgi M.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi uyguladım, sonuç müthiş! Tavuk gerçekten çok yumuşak ve lezzetli oldu.

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Merve B.

3 weeks ago

Şeker yerine bal kullandım, çok hafif ve farklı bir tat kattı.