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Black Pepper Chicken

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A bold, savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a peppery sauce that’s better than takeout. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners served over rice or noodles.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus more for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons oil for stir-frying
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, green onions, crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté onion and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
  4. Return chicken to the pan. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water or broth. Pour into the pan and stir well.
  5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
  6. Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and sesame oil, if using. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor punch.
  • Add more veggies like broccoli or snow peas for variation.
  • Substitute chicken with tofu or beef as desired.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lighter option.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days—reheat with a splash of broth or water.

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