Description
A flavorful and spicy Black Pepper Chicken stir-fry made with tender chicken breast strips, colorful bell peppers, and a savory black pepper soy sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and garnished with fresh green onions for an added touch.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
Sauce Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the chicken breasts, onions, and bell peppers, and mince the garlic and grate the ginger to have all ingredients ready for cooking.
- Marinate Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and salt. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Make Sauce Slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and sugar to form a slurry which will help thicken the sauce later in the cooking process.
- Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat to prepare for stir-frying.
- Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan, spreading it out in a single layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp.
- Add Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the vegetables and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant, enhancing the dish’s aroma.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the cornstarch slurry. Stir everything together until well combined and the sauce thickens, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dish and add more salt or black pepper if desired to perfectly balance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the dish as a fresh garnish before serving hot.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper quantity to increase or decrease heat according to your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- You can substitute bell peppers with other colorful vegetables like snap peas or carrots.
- Marinating the chicken longer than 10 minutes can deepen flavors but is not necessary.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-fry Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe
