Description
This Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy dinner featuring tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and onions tossed in a flavorful black pepper sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp water or chicken broth
For Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, sugar, sesame oil, and water or chicken broth. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine and Toss in Sauce:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, snap peas, or carrots for extra veggies.
- Adjust the black pepper amount to your spice tolerance.
- Substitute oyster sauce with hoisin sauce if needed.
