Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

This Black Pepper Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful stir-fry that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are tossed with colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots in a peppery sauce. Serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces πŸ—
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste πŸ§‚
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce πŸ₯’
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil πŸ«’
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌢️
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🌢️
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 🌢️
  • 1 large carrot, sliced πŸ₯•
  • 1 broccoli crown, cut into florets πŸ₯¦
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper 🌢️
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce πŸ¦ͺ
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth 🍲
  • 2 green onions, chopped 🌿
  • Cooked rice, for serving 🍚

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
  • In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors. πŸ—πŸŒΆοΈ
  1. Prepare the Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with the chicken broth until smooth. Set this aside for later. 🍲🌽
  1. Sear the Chicken:
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking it until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. πŸ—πŸ”₯
  1. Cook the Vegetables:
  • In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in the garlic, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, carrot, and broccoli.
  • Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp and fragrant. πŸ₯•πŸŒΆοΈπŸ₯¦
  1. Combine and Season:
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle in ground black pepper and add oyster sauce and the chicken broth mixture.
  • Stir everything well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly. Let the mixture cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything beautifully. πŸ—πŸŒΆοΈ
  1. Garnish and Serve:
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately over a bed of warm cooked rice. 🌿🍚

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve your Black Pepper Chicken over steamed rice, or for a lighter option, serve it with cauliflower rice or quinoa.
  • This dish pairs well with a side of stir-fried bok choy or snow peas for extra greens.
  • Drizzle a little sesame oil on top for added richness and aroma.

Helpful Tips

  1. Customizable Veggies: You can easily substitute or add more vegetables such as mushrooms, snap peas, or zucchini for a different texture and flavor.
  2. Control the Heat: If you like your dish spicier, feel free to add extra black pepper or even some crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Make it Crispy: For a crispy chicken texture, you can double-dip the chicken in cornstarch before frying for extra crunch.
  4. Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce to make this dish gluten-free.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 850mg
    (Note: Nutritional information may vary depending on serving size and ingredients used.)

Time:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Black Pepper Chicken is an excellent addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this dish is perfect for those who crave a delicious, healthy meal in under 40 minutes.

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Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

This **Black Pepper Chicken** is a vibrant, flavorful stir-fry that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are tossed with colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots in a peppery sauce. Serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • – **1 lb chicken breast** cut into bite-sized pieces πŸ—
  • – **Salt and black pepper** to taste πŸ§‚
  • – **2 tbsp soy sauce** πŸ₯’
  • – **2 tbsp cornstarch** 🌽
  • – **2 tbsp vegetable oil** πŸ«’
  • – **1 red bell pepper** sliced 🌢️
  • – **1 green bell pepper** sliced 🌢️
  • – **1 yellow bell pepper** sliced 🌢️
  • – **1 large carrot** sliced πŸ₯•
  • – **1 broccoli crown** cut into florets πŸ₯¦
  • – **4 garlic cloves** minced πŸ§„
  • – **1 tsp ground black pepper** 🌢️
  • – **2 tbsp oyster sauce** πŸ¦ͺ
  • – **1/4 cup chicken broth** 🍲
  • – **2 green onions** chopped 🌿
  • – **Cooked rice** for serving 🍚

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • – In a bowl, combine the **chicken pieces** with **soy sauce**, a pinch of **salt**, and **1 tablespoon of cornstarch**. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • – Let the chicken marinate for at least **15 minutes** to absorb the flavors. πŸ—πŸŒΆοΈ

Prepare the Sauce:

  • – In a small bowl, whisk the remaining **1 tablespoon of cornstarch** with the **chicken broth** until smooth. Set this aside for later. 🍲🌽

Sear the Chicken:

  • – Heat **2 tablespoons of vegetable oil** in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • – Add the marinated **chicken** to the skillet, cooking it until browned and fully cooked, about **5-7 minutes**. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. πŸ—πŸ”₯

Cook the Vegetables:

  • – In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in the **garlic**, **red**, **green**, and **yellow bell peppers**, **carrot**, and **broccoli**.
  • – Stir-fry for about **5-7 minutes** until the vegetables become tender-crisp and fragrant. πŸ₯•πŸŒΆοΈπŸ₯¦

Combine and Season:

  • – Return the cooked **chicken** to the skillet with the vegetables. Sprinkle in **ground black pepper** and add **oyster sauce** and the **chicken broth mixture**.
  • – Stir everything well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly. Let the mixture cook for another **2-3 minutes** until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything beautifully. πŸ—πŸŒΆοΈ
  • Garnish and Serve:
  • – Remove from heat, garnish with chopped **green onions**, and serve immediately over a bed of warm **cooked rice**. 🌿🍚
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