Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken is a delicious, spicy stir-fried dish that features tender chicken pieces coated in a savory black pepper sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 wok or large frying pan
- 1 cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- to taste none salt
- for garnish none green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Leave to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan and stir-fry for another 3 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked chicken back to the pan, and sprinkle in the ground black pepper. Toss everything together for another minute to combine the flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added heat, consider including sliced chili peppers to the stir-fry. Serve Black Pepper Chicken with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. This dish can also be customized with other vegetables such as carrots or snap peas.