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Delicious Black Pepper Chicken for Busy Weeknights

A bold and savory Chinese-inspired black pepper chicken stir fry made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich pepper sauce ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless, diced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Coat diced chicken with cornstarch.
  2. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and broth.
  3. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden and done. Remove.
  4. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and peppers.
  5. Return chicken and add sauce. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Finish with sesame oil and garnish before serving.

Notes

Use freshly cracked black pepper for best flavor. Adjust spice level as desired.