Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
A savory and peppery chicken stir-fry featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a bold black pepper sauce for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced (other colors optional)
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, pepper, ginger, and garlic. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook onions and bell peppers until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Mix sauces and sugar in a bowl. Add chicken and vegetables back to the skillet. Pour the sauce over and toss to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
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Notes
Adjust black pepper to taste for more spice.