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Savory Black Pepper Chicken Delight

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Black pepper chicken is a bold and savory stir-fry made with tender chicken pieces tossed in a rich, garlicky black pepper sauce. With a balance of heat, sweetness, and umami, this easy one-pan dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, better than takeout, and ready in just 25 minutes.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner, Stir-Fry, Asian-Inspired
  • Method: Stovetop, Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then coat lightly in cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add bell peppers if using.
  4. Stir in all sauce ingredients. Let simmer briefly.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to desired consistency.
  7. Finish with extra black pepper. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce saltiness.
  • Add red chili flakes or Thai chilies for more heat.
  • Substitute chicken with beef or tofu for variation.
  • Stir-fried broccoli or snow peas pair well with this dish.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat with a splash of water to refresh the sauce.

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