Description
A delicious and aromatic Black Pepper Chicken recipe that rivals your favorite takeout dish. Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory black pepper sauce. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: Sauté onion and bell peppers. Add garlic. Return chicken to the pan, add black pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, and broth. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
- Serve over white rice, brown rice, or noodles.
- Adjust the black pepper to taste—freshly ground makes a big difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
