Description
Looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy dinner recipe with chicken? This easy black pepper chicken is the perfect choice!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Black Pepper Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color and depth)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 2: Make the Black Pepper Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauces, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, water, and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 3: Stir-Fry the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Vegetables
In the same pan, add another teaspoon of oil. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and onion, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the red and green bell peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the black pepper sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
Turn off the heat and serve the black pepper chicken hot over steamed rice, quinoa, or stir-fried noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper – It makes a big difference in flavor compared to pre-ground pepper.
- Don’t overcook the chicken – Stir-fry it just until golden to keep it juicy.
- Keep the vegetables slightly crisp – This adds great texture to the dish.
- Make it spicier – Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or extra black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: Easy Black Pepper Chicken