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Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe – Spicy, Savory & Irresistible!


  • Author: Skyar
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional for extra spice)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water for slurry)

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1 small bell pepper (red or green, sliced)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for finishing)

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, and water. Set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-Fry the Vegetables

In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5: Combine Everything

Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and mix well. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce further.

Step 6: Finish with Sesame Oil & Green Onions

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and sprinkle chopped green onions. Give it a final stir and turn off the heat.

Notes

(Values may vary depending on portion size and ingredient brands used.)

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Americans

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Protein: 28g

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