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black pepper chicken with juicy tender chicken

black pepper chicken with juicy tender chicken

This Black Pepper Chicken features juicy, tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful sauce that balances the heat of black pepper with other savory ingredients. It’s an ideal dish for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or wok
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion Thinly sliced.
  • 2 bell peppers bell peppers Any color, sliced.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • to taste N/A salt
  • 3 green onions green onions Chopped, for garnish.
  • N/A N/A cooked rice For serving.

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the slices of onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine black pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken and vegetables in the skillet.
  • Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or additional black pepper if desired.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve over cooked rice.
  • For a spicier kick, consider adding some red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers to the dish.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred, but thighs will yield a juicier end result.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding some red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers to the dish.
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast if preferred, but thighs will yield a juicier end result.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.