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Black Pepper Chicken

Healthy Black Pepper Chicken – A Quick Weeknight Dinner

This Black Pepper Chicken is a savory, slightly spicy stir-fry inspired by Chinese takeout. It features juicy chicken pieces, stir-fried with bell peppers and onions, all coated in a peppery, garlicky soy sauce. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a perfect meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Marinade:
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • For the Stir-Fry:
  • 2 tablespoons oil vegetable or sesame
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • For the Black Pepper Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper optional, for extra spice
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (to thicken sauce)
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Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken:
  • In a bowl, mix chicken pieces, soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper.
  • Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
  • Make the Black Pepper Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, black pepper, white pepper, chicken broth, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  • Stir-Fry the Chicken And Veggies:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add another 1 tablespoon oil, then stir-fry onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine And Finish:
  • Return chicken to the pan and pour in the black pepper sauce.
  • Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Extra spicy? Add sliced red chilies or chili flakes.
  • Low-sodium? Use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • Gluten-free? Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12g