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Black Pepper Chicken

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Black Pepper Chicken is a bold and savory stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich black pepper sauce. This quick and easy Asian-inspired dish is full of spicy flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 1–1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add remaining oil if needed and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add onion, bell peppers, and celery. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and stir to combine.
  7. In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper.
  8. Pour sauce into the pan and toss everything to coat. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use coarse freshly ground black pepper for best flavor.
  • Substitute tofu or shrimp for chicken for variation.
  • Make it gluten-free with tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.
  • Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce further if needed.
  • Great for meal prep and reheats well.

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