Description
A flavorful and aromatic Black Pepper Chicken recipe that is quick and easy to make. Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with a medley of vegetables in a savory black pepper sauce. This dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!
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 hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Stir-Fry:
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry: In the same pan, stir-fry bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken back, cook until heated through.
- Finish: Garnish with green onions. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste
- Optional: add red bell pepper or snow peas
- For lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
