Description
Spicy black pepper chicken stir-fry brings sizzling Asian flavors to your dinner table, promising a quick and satisfying meal. Bold seasonings and tender chicken create a perfect balance that will have you craving this simple yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high heat, ensuring even oil distribution across the cooking surface.
- Infuse the pan with minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for approximately 30 seconds until an aromatic fragrance emerges.
- Introduce sliced chicken, continuously stirring for 4-5 minutes until the meat transforms from pink to a uniform white color.
- Incorporate sliced onions and bell peppers, continuing to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to achieve a tender yet crisp vegetable texture.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, freshly ground black pepper, sugar, and salt in a separate container.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring complete coating and thorough integration of flavors.
- Activate the cornstarch slurry, stirring vigorously for 1-2 minutes to develop a glossy, thick sauce that clings perfectly to the protein and vegetables.
- Transfer the piping hot black pepper chicken onto a bed of steamed rice, presenting a vibrant and aromatic culinary creation.
Notes
- Boost flavor by letting chicken marinate in soy sauce and black pepper for 15-30 minutes before cooking, enhancing taste and tenderness.
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum softness and easier chewing, ensuring more enjoyable eating experience.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve perfect stir-fry texture, allowing ingredients to caramelize instead of steam.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for dietary preferences or varied meal experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg