Description
A flavorful and aromatic Chinese-American stir-fry dish, Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken pieces with colorful bell peppers in a savory black pepper sauce. Served over steamed rice, this dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch and salt in a bowl.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the chicken in a skillet, then set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Sauté garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers. Add chicken and sauce, toss to coat.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the boldest flavor.
- Chicken breast can be substituted for thighs.
- Add chicken broth for a saucier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
