Easy & Irresistible Black Pepper Chicken
A comforting and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken recipe that is quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken pieces evenly until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add bell pepper and sauté until softened.
- Combine the chicken back into the skillet with black pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth.
- Let it simmer and adjust the sauce with cornstarch mixture if desired.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature for even cooking. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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