Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make stir-fry dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper, then stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions. Serve this savory dish over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and half of the black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant. Add bell peppers and stir-fry until slightly tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pan, add rice vinegar, water, sugar, remaining black pepper, and salt. Stir well to coat evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced fresh chili.
- You can use chicken thigh for a juicier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
