Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cooked with vibrant vegetables and a savory sauce, highlighted by the spiciness of freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams or 1.1 lbs skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- Salt, as required
- 2 medium-sized onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 fresh red or green chili, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Whisk together the freshly ground black pepper, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a bowl until smooth.
- Coat the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and salt. Set aside while you prepare the vegetables and aromatics.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil and tilt the pan to distribute the oil evenly. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden on the bottom. Flip the chicken cubes and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped chili. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the onion and bell pepper cubes. Stir-fry over high heat until the vegetables are crisp but tender.
- Reduce the heat to low. Re-whisk the prepared sauce and pour it into the pan. Simmer for 30 seconds, then add the cooked chicken and toss until warmed through and coated with the sauce.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle with additional freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine and serve hot.
Notes
- For an extra kick, use more chili or add chili flakes.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg