Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe delivers tender chicken pieces in a bold, peppery sauce, combined with crunchy vegetables and a savory, tangy kick. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Sauté chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Combine and Flavor: Add chicken back to the pan. Stir in black pepper, sugar, chicken broth, and rice vinegar. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Toss in green onions. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper for spice preference.
- Add more veggies, such as mushrooms or snap peas, for extra variety.
- Tamari can replace soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Pepper Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Stir-Fried Chicken Recipe