Asian Black Pepper Chicken – Quick & Flavorful Dinner
This quick and flavorful black pepper chicken is a takeout-style stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bold, peppery sauce. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinating)
1 tsp cornstarch (for marinating)
1 tbsp oil (plus more for stir-frying)
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
Sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine
½ tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
½ tsp sugar
1–1½ tsp cracked black pepper
¼ cup water or broth
1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil for 10–15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Cook chicken 4–5 mins until browned. Remove.
- Add more oil. Stir-fry onion and peppers 2–3 mins. Add garlic and ginger.
- Return chicken to pan. Add sauce. Stir and simmer until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Adjust pepper to taste. Use tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Best eaten fresh or stored up to 4 days.