With juicy, delicate chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich, delicious black pepper sauce, this simple black pepper chicken recipe is sure to please. It comes together quickly and tastes better than your typical Chinese restaurant takeout! (Gluten-Free Versatile)
Black pepper chicken should be one of your evening menu options. Not just because it's quick and easy to make, but also because it's packed with healthful lean protein and colorful veggies, making it ideal for a one-pot dinner.
Although preparing restaurant-style stir fry may appear difficult at first, once you've followed a good recipe once, you'll understand the workflow and the entire procedure will seem much less daunting. Plus, once you've tried homemade stir fry, you'll prefer it over takeout. The homemade version also has less oil, sugar, and sodium, which is beneficial to your health.
Cook's Tips:
For an extra kick of heat, you can add some sliced red chili peppers along with the vegetables.
You can also customize the vegetables by adding broccoli, carrots, or snow peas to the stir-fry.
Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your taste preference. If you prefer a milder taste, you can reduce the quantity slightly.
Prep Time: 20 MINUTES Cook Time: 5 MINUTES Total Time: 25 MINUTES
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
Boneless chicken, diced - 500g
Black peppercorns, crushed - 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
Oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons
Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
Ginger, grated - 1 tablespoon
Green onions, sliced - 4 stalks
Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 large
Onion, sliced - 1 medium
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
Water - 1/4 cup
Salt - To taste
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, marinate the diced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, grated ginger, and half of the crushed black peppercorns. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. Set it aside for later use.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant. Make sure not to burn the garlic.
Now, add the marinated chicken to the wok. Stir-fry the chicken until it's cooked through and turns a golden brown color.
Once the chicken is cooked, push it to one side of the wok, leaving some space in the center.
Add the sliced onions, red bell pepper, and half of the sliced green onions to the center of the wok. Stir-fry these vegetables until they become slightly tender.
Now, combine the cooked vegetables with the chicken and mix everything together.
Pour the remaining crushed black peppercorns over the chicken and vegetables. Give it a good stir to distribute the pepper evenly.
Season with salt to taste, keeping in mind that the soy sauce and oyster sauce already contain some salt.
Finally, pour in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Stir everything well, ensuring the sauce coats the chicken and vegetables nicely.
Garnish the Black Pepper Chicken with the remaining sliced green onions.
Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles and enjoy this tantalizingly flavorful dish!
NUTRITION
Boneless chicken, diced (500g) - approximately 750 calories
Black peppercorns, crushed (2 tablespoons) - negligible calories (almost zero)
Soy sauce (3 tablespoons) - approximately 45 calories
Oyster sauce (2 tablespoons) - approximately 40 calories
Garlic, minced (3 cloves) - approximately 15 calories
Ginger, grated (1 tablespoon) - approximately 5 calories
Green onions, sliced (4 stalks) - approximately 20 calories
Red bell pepper, sliced (1 large) - approximately 45 calories
Onion, sliced (1 medium) - approximately 45 calories
Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons) - approximately 240 calories
Cornstarch (1 tablespoon) - approximately 30 calories
Water (1/4 cup) - negligible calories (almost zero)
Salt - negligible calories (almost zero)
Total Estimated Calories: Approximately 1,240 calories
Please note that these calculations are based on the ingredients used in the recipe, and the actual calorie count may vary based on the specific products used and the cooking method. Also, keep in mind that serving the dish over rice or noodles will add extra calories, so you may want to factor that into your overall calorie count if you are keeping track of your intake. Enjoy your delicious Black Pepper Chicken in moderation!
If you get a chance to try this, let me know!
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