Description
Looking for the best black pepper chicken recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of bold flavor. Whether you’re after a healthy weeknight dinner idea or a simple stir-fry to impress, this recipe delivers! Loaded with crisp veggies and tender chicken, it’s one of the best quick meal ideas. Great for holidays, family dinners, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. Set aside.
- Chop bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Stir-fry the chicken until golden and cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil to the wok. Sauté garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, a splash of water, and remaining black pepper. Stir to coat.
- Cook on high heat until sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use freshly cracked black pepper for maximum flavor.
- Add dried chilies for a spicier version.
- Swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Thicker veggie slices hold texture better during stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg