Black Pepper Chicken Recipe with Bold, Savory Flavor
Savory and bold, this black pepper chicken stir-fry features tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a glossy, pepper-packed sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs chicken breast or thigh, sliced thin
1 tbsp soy sauce (plus 2 tbsp for sauce)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (plus 1 tbsp for sauce)
1 tsp cornstarch (plus 1 tsp for sauce)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
¼ cup water
1 tsp coarse black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and pepper for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice vegetables and prep garlic and ginger.
- Mix sauce: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, water, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil and cook chicken until golden, 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, peppers, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, pour in sauce, and simmer until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce for a gluten-free version. Double the black pepper if you want more bite.