Chicken Black Pepper Recipe (Easy Weeknight Stir Fry)
Black Pepper Chicken is a savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a glossy black pepper sauce served over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
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Toss sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let rest 10 minutes.
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Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken until lightly browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Stir-fry onion and bell peppers until slightly tender but crisp.
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Add garlic and ginger; cook briefly.
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Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and chicken broth.
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Simmer briefly, then stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens.
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Drizzle with sesame oil and serve immediately.
Notes
Slice chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
Use freshly cracked pepper for stronger flavor.
Adjust pepper quantity to taste.