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Black Pepper Chicken

Tender chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and a savory black pepper sauce. Simple, quick, and perfect with fried rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: black pepper chicken
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano
Cost: $

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet For high-heat stir-frying
  • Mixing bowl For marinating and slurry
  • Sharp knife For slicing chicken and vegetables
  • Wooden spoon or spatula For tossing the stir-fry

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs boneless chicken breast sliced into serving pieces
  • 1 pieces onion cut into triangles
  • 1 stalk celery roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped; use white parts for sauté and green parts for finishing
  • 1 pieces red bell pepper large dice
  • 1 pieces green bell pepper large dice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch for slurry
  • 3 tablespoons water for slurry
  • 5 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce for marinade
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch for marinade
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper for marinade
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Instructions

  • Combine chicken with oyster sauce for marinade, cornstarch for marinade, and ground black pepper for marinade in a bowl. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
    1 lbs boneless chicken breast, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken for 3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
    5 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • Add the remaining oil to the wok. Sauté the onion, celery, and the white parts of the green onion with the red and green bell peppers for 1 minute.
    5 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 pieces onion, 1 stalk celery, 1 stalk green onion, 1 pieces red bell pepper, 1 pieces green bell pepper
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
    1 cup chicken broth
  • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce. Stir to combine.
    2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • Season with garlic powder, sugar, and ground black pepper.
    1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Make a slurry by mixing cornstarch for slurry with water for slurry. Add it to the pan along with sesame oil, then stir gently until the sauce thickens.
    2 teaspoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Return the sautéed chicken and the green parts of the green onion to the pan. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
    1 lbs boneless chicken breast, 1 stalk green onion
  • Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot with fried rice. Share and enjoy!

Notes

  • Slice vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
  • Adjust pepper to taste for a bolder finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 2102mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg