Mama Chops, Papa Eats....

Ahoy there! Any fun insights to share with me? Well, today's entry is going to be my Chicken Chop with Black Pepper Gravy. I was very satisfied with the outcome of this dish because the chicken turned out very juicy and the gravy just what I had wanted it to be. Just wanted to share my satisfaction to see how my Tukang Makan had two portions and the kiddos enjoyed it as well. Worth all my effort. Here's the photo and the chicken recipe (adapted from aeeda78's) as well if you wish to try. I cannot remember from whom did I take the gravy recipe from but I am very sure that it is one of the recipe contributors in Myresipi.com. However, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe with me.

CHICKEN CHOP WITH BLACK PEPPER GRAVY

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of chicken thighs (deboned)
• 1 tbsp 0f minced garlic
• 2cm ginger (pounded and juice extracted)
• 4 tbsp chilli sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 2 tbsp salty soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Maggi seasoning

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Put in the chicken thighs and mix again. Marinade for one hour in the frridge.
2. Next, heat a non-stick part with 1 tbsp of oil over a medium heat. Fry your chicken thighs covered until half cooked. Turn over and repeat the process. Do not overcook your chicken pieces or the meat will be dry.
3. Once cooked, put on a plate and keep aside.
4. Heat your gravy and pour over the cooked chicken thighs.
5. Serve hot with steamed broccoli and cauliflower florets, carrot sticks and french fries.
6. Enjoy and don't forget to compliment the cook!

For the gravy:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/and 1/2 tbsp plain flour
• 1 yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 medium size tomato (finely diced)
• 1 piece of chicken cube
• 2 cups of water
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp of tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns (finely crushed)
• salt and sugar to taste

Method:

1. Melt the butter over a low heat. Once melted, pour in the flour and stir till brown.
2. Next, put in the onion and stir till fragrant. Put in the chicken cube and mix well.
3. Then, pour in the water and stir. Add in the chilli sauce and stir until well-mixed.
4. Pour in the dark soy sauce. Then, put in the chopped tomato, salt and sugar. Pour in the crushed black peppercorns gradually and stir until the mixture thickens. You may add more sugar and salt according to your preference.
5. Serve with your chicken.