Black Pepper Chicken
A quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken recipe made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a bold peppery sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight meal that tastes better than takeout.
Equipment
- Wok or frying pan
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 capsicum sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon vinegar optional
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a little black pepper for 10–15 minutes.Heat oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.Add onion and capsicum, stir-fry until slightly tender.Add cooked chicken back to the pan.Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.Adjust salt and seasoning as needed.Serve hot with rice or noodles.