Black Pepper Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a savory black pepper sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
03 - Salt to taste

→ Sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
08 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1 large onion, sliced
11 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
12 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
13 - Green onions, chopped for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine chicken pieces with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add sliced onion and green bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return the chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
06 - Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 5 more minutes.
08 - Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over steamed rice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance of savory and spicy that makes you want to lick your plate
  • Everything cooks in one pan which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the enemy of a good sear, so cook in batches if your skillet is small
  • The sauce continues thickening off the heat, so pull it a minute before it looks perfect
03 -
  • A splash of sesame oil right at the end adds an incredible depth of flavor
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding the chicken, or you will steam instead of sear
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