Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs); 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon neutral oil; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons neutral oil (divided); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 medium onion (cut into wedges); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1/2 bell pepper (any color, cut into 1-inch/2.5cm pieces); 1 stalk celery (thinly sliced on an angle); 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a cornstarch slurry)

Description

Black Pepper Chicken is a delectable stir-fry that captures the essence of Chinese cuisine right in your home kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender marinated chicken coated in a zesty black pepper sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Its rich flavors, complemented by aromatic garlic and fresh vegetables, create a dish that is sure to satisfy both adults and kids alike. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete meal that brings everyone to the table.

Ingredients

Scale

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon neutral oil
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons neutral oil (divided)
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 medium onion (cut into wedges)
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1/2 bell pepper (any color, cut into 1-inch/2.5cm pieces)
1 stalk celery (thinly sliced on an angle)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

Marinate the chicken with water, cornstarch, oil, oyster sauce, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
Prepare the sauce by mixing chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
Heat a wok on high and sear the marinated chicken until opaque; remove from the wok.
Stir-fry garlic and onion in the same wok before adding bell peppers and celery with more black pepper.
Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce before returning the chicken to coat everything well.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables such as broccoli or snap peas for added crunch. Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your heat preference.