A quick and flavorful Garlic Black Pepper Chicken & Snap Pea Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a savory black pepper sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-Fry
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 small onion, sliced
3 cups sugar snap peas
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
Marinate the chicken: Toss the chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
Mix the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch.
Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Sauté the aromatics: Add garlic, ginger, and onion to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the vegetables: Add snap peas and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes. Keep the snap peas slightly crisp for the best texture.
Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the black pepper sauce and toss everything together.
Thicken: Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Finish: Stir in the green onions and remove from heat.
Serve: Serve immediately over steamed white rice, jasmine rice, or noodles.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the stir-fry.
Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your taste preference.