Description
A delicious stir-fried Black Pepper Chicken bursting with bold, savory flavors! Juicy chicken, crisp bell peppers, and onions are coated in a rich, peppery sauce—just like your favorite takeout, but healthier and better!
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- For Stir-Frying:
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (extra for spice)
- For Garnish:
- Green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, water, honey, cornstarch, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly tender.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Stir well and cook for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Swap bell peppers for carrots, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Adjust black pepper to taste—use more for extra heat!
- For a spicy kick, add ½ tsp crushed red pepper.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
