Description
Quick and zesty Black Pepper Chicken brings a spicy kick to your dinner table that everyone will adore. Bold seasonings and tender chicken create a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Main Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Seasonings and Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
Instructions
- Toss 1 lb chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Let the mixture rest and absorb flavors for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and ¼ cup water in a small bowl until completely blended.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C). Add marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring twice, until pieces turn golden brown and reach 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil and sauté 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 sliced onion for 60 seconds.
- Toss 1 red and 1 green bell pepper chunks into the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to maintain crisp texture and slight tenderness.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour prepared black pepper sauce over the ingredients. Simmer for 2 minutes at medium heat, stirring gently to ensure even sauce coating.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer contents to serving dish. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper on top for an extra kick before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes to ensure deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for the most robust and aromatic flavor profile in the sauce.
- Choose bell peppers that are crisp and bright, as they add both color and a sweet crunch to the final dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg