Description
A flavorful and aromatic Asian-inspired dish, Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and easy stir-fry that combines tender chicken pieces with a medley of bell peppers, onions, and a savory black pepper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add the chicken, and cook until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté bell peppers and onion until tender. Add garlic.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, black pepper, salt, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the black pepper amount to suit your spice preference.
- Pair with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
