A flavorful and easy-to-make Black Pepper Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with a savory sauce and fresh vegetables.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stir-fry
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced
1 small bell pepper, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup chicken broth
1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the chicken with salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, chicken broth, and sesame oil.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add the remaining oil. Sauté garlic and onion for 1–2 minutes.
Add bell pepper and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and add the remaining 1 tsp black pepper.
Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.