Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish, Black Pepper Chicken is a classic Asian-inspired stir-fry that combines tender chicken with colorful bell peppers in a savory black pepper sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
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 rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Stir-Fry:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the marinated chicken in a skillet, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry: In the same pan, cook onion and bell peppers. Add garlic, return chicken, pour in sauce, add black pepper, and cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Use freshly ground coarse black pepper for optimal flavor.
- For extra heat, consider adding red chili flakes or fresh chilies.
- This recipe can be adapted for tofu or beef variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
