Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the bold flavors of Asian cuisine to your table. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and spices, then stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and aromatic seasonings. Serve this dish over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola or avocado)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions (sliced for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet, cook the chicken until browned. Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender. Toss everything together and cook briefly to blend flavors.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning with black pepper. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- This recipe is versatile and can be made with tofu or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
