Description
Spicy and savory Black Pepper Chicken, an easy-to-make dish bursting with bold flavors, perfect for any dinner. Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, spicy chicken recipe, quick dinner, easy stir-fry.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and half the black pepper for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers to the pan, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in oyster sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and remaining black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to control the spice level.
- Use fresh ground black pepper for the best flavor.
- Can be served with noodles or steamed vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg