Black Pepper Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken with peppers in a bold, savory black pepper sauce—ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
03 - Salt to taste

→ Sauce

04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
08 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1 large onion, sliced
11 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
12 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
13 - Green onions, chopped for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Combine chicken pieces with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add sliced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return the chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
06 - Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Pour into the skillet and stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, about 5 more minutes.
08 - Garnish with chopped green onions before serving over steamed rice.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The sauce creates this gorgeous glossy coating that makes every bite feel like restaurant quality
  • Its one of those rare dishes that actually tastes better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Never crowd your pan when searing chicken—if the pieces are touching too much, they will steam instead of brown and you will lose that gorgeous caramelized flavor
  • Let your pan get properly hot before adding ingredients, or you will end up with a soggy stir-fry instead of one with those slight crispy edges that make restaurant versions so appealing
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into slightly larger pieces than you think you need—they will shrink as they cook
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove, because stir-frying happens fast
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