Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a bold, flavorful stir-fry dish with juicy chicken, peppers, and an aromatic peppery sauce—perfect for a quick dinner!
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
Sauce Ingredients
½ cup chicken broth
2 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1½ tbsp sugar
2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
⅛ tsp salt
Stir-Fry Ingredients
2 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ medium white onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch. Add sliced chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk chicken broth, soy sauces, vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
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Heat the Wok: Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large wok or skillet.
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Sauté Aromatics: Add ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
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Cook the Veggies: Toss in onions and bell peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
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Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pan. Stir-fry until browned and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes).
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Add Sauce: Pour in the sauce. Stir continuously until it thickens and coats the chicken (about 2–3 minutes).
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Serve: Remove from heat and serve over rice, noodles, or in wraps.
Notes
For added crunch, add cashews or water chestnuts.
Adjust black pepper to taste—this dish is meant to have a kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of total)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-Fry Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipes, Chinese Chicken Dinner, Quick Chicken Recipes, Asian Stir-Fry Chicken, Pepper Chicken Bowl, Easy Weeknight Meals