Black Pepper Chicken
This black pepper chicken stir fry is packed with juicy chicken thighs, crisp veggies, and bold, peppery flavor—ready in just 25 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner, Stir-Fry
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Onion, sliced
Bell peppers (any color), sliced
Fresh green beans or snow peas, trimmed
Garlic, minced
Fresh ginger, minced
Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Coarsely ground black pepper
Sugar
Cornstarch (for coating and optional sauce thickening)
Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Pat chicken dry. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until browned and mostly cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, onions, and bell peppers until just tender.
Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and plenty of cracked black pepper. Stir well.
Add green beans or snow peas. Stir-fry until crisp-tender.
If needed, thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry. Stir and cook until sauce is glossy and coats chicken and veggies.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Protein options: Chicken breast, pork, beef, or tofu all work.
Veggie add-ins: Broccoli, mushrooms, or carrots add color and crunch.
Spice level: Adjust black pepper or add chili flakes for more heat.
Make-ahead tip: Prep chicken and veggies ahead to save time.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/black-pepper-chicken/
