Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe delivers the bold flavors of Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with a savory-sweet black pepper sauce, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic ginger, creating a delicious meal served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
For Stir-Fry:
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the marinated chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Sauté onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken, sauce, and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
