Description
This Easy Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with a medley of vegetables in a savory black pepper sauce, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and delicious.
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 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: In the same skillet, add chopped bell pepper and onion. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine and Finish: Return the chicken to the pan. Add black pepper, brown sugar, and water (plus rice vinegar if using). Stir everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Use freshly ground coarse black pepper for the best flavor.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can swap oyster sauce for hoisin if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
