Black pepper chicken is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a flavorful black pepper sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the freshly ground black pepper and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Pour this mixture into the skillet.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is well combined.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.
This dish is flavorful and pairs well with rice or noodles. Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade black pepper chicken!
