Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Crispy Chinese black pepper chicken stir fry with onions and bell peppers in a white bowl

Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Crispy Chinese black pepper chicken made in just 15 minutes with tender chicken, bold pepper sauce, and fresh veggies. A quick, flavorful dinner better than takeout!

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Marinating Time: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Wok or large skillet
Sharp Chef’s Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowls
Wooden spoon or wok spatula

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut bite-sized
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt

For the Black Pepper Sauce

3 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce optional, for color
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ cup chicken broth

For Stir-Frying

3 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
1 medium onion sliced
1 bell pepper sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 inch ginger minced
2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and salt. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and chicken broth. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil, then stir-fry onion and bell pepper for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds.
Return chicken to pan, pour in sauce, and toss everything until evenly coated and glossy.
Top with chopped green onions and serve hot with rice.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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