Description
This Savory Black Pepper Chicken Delight is a restaurant-quality stir-fry you can make at home. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a bold black pepper sauce come together for a quick, flavorful meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or a homemade takeout treat.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- Chicken Thighs or Breasts: 1 pound (450g), bite-sized pieces
For the Vegetables
- Bell Peppers: 1 red and 1 green, chopped
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced
- Green Onions: 2, chopped (for garnish)
For the Marinade
- Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Shaoxing Wine or Dry Sherry: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame Oil: 1 teaspoon
For the Sauce
- Oyster Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Coarsely Ground Black Pepper: 2 teaspoons (adjust to taste)
- Water or Chicken Broth: 2 tablespoons
For Serving
- Cooked Rice: Steamed white or brown rice
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add chicken, mix, and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and water or broth in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Sauté garlic and ginger in the same pan. Add onions and bell peppers, stir-frying until crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the pan. Pour sauce over, stirring to coat. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with beef, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
- Add broccoli, mushrooms, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Adjust black pepper for your preferred spice level.
- Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian