Description
This Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe is packed with bold flavors and tender chicken, making it a quick and effortless dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season lightly with salt.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, and chicken broth to make the sauce.
- Dice the onion, slice the bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil, then sauté garlic, onion, and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to keep it fully gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg