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Easy and Quick Black Pepper Chicken in 30 Minutes!

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

This Black Pepper Chicken is a bold, stir-fried dish full of flavor and crunch. Juicy chicken, sweet onions, and vibrant peppers are tossed in a spicy, peppery sauce that truly satisfies.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
  • or thighs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

For the rest of the dish:

  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 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: Combine chicken with 3 tbsp water, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp oil, 2 tsp oyster sauce, and ½ tsp black pepper. Set aside.
    Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken with 3 tbsp water, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp oil, 2 tsp oyster sauce, and ½ tsp black pepper. Set aside.
  • Make the Sauce: Mix chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauces, sugar, sesame oil, and set aside.
    Make the Sauce: Mix chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauces, sugar, sesame oil, and set aside.
  • Sear Chicken: In a hot wok, heat 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry marinated chicken until browned and cooked. Remove and set aside.
    Sear Chicken: In a hot wok, heat 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry marinated chicken until browned and cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Add 1 tbsp oil, sauté chopped garlic and onions until fragrant.
    Sauté Aromatics: Add 1 tbsp oil, sauté chopped garlic and onions until fragrant.
  • Deglaze: Add Shaoxing wine and stir for a few seconds.
  • Add Veggies: Toss in bell peppers and celery, stir-fry briefly.
  • Combine Everything: Return chicken to the wok, pour in the sauce, and stir well.
  • Thicken: Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens. Serve hot.
    Easy and Quick Black Pepper Chicken in 30 Minutes!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg