Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry: Your Quick Dinner Delight!
A savory and spicy chicken stir fry that is quick to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)
- 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional for thicker sauce)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Steamed white rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, wine, sugar, and black pepper — let it soak for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a hot skillet or wok. Add chicken and spread it out — don’t overcrowd. Cook until browned and slightly crisp.
- Throw in the onion, red and green bell peppers. Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add garlic and remaining black pepper. If using, mix cornstarch with a splash of water and stir in for a glossy sauce.
- Serve hot over steamed white rice, garnish with extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced chili peppers.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 32g