Description
A flavorful and aromatic Chinese-inspired black pepper chicken stir-fry recipe that is quick and easy to make. Tender pieces of marinated chicken are cooked with colorful bell peppers in a savory black pepper sauce, perfect for serving over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned. Remove chicken and set aside. Stir-fry bell peppers, onion, and garlic until tender-crisp. Return chicken to the pan, add black pepper, sugar, and chicken broth. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste.
- For a thicker sauce, double the broth and use a cornstarch slurry.
- Pair with jasmine or brown rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
