Description
Spicy black pepper chicken brings bold, aromatic flavors from traditional Asian culinary techniques. Succulent chicken pieces dance with zesty pepper, creating a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, finely ground black pepper, and cornstarch, ensuring each morsel is evenly seasoned.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, carefully arranging chicken to create a golden-brown exterior. Once perfectly seared, transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, infuse the cooking surface with minced garlic and diced onions, stirring continuously until their aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Introduce colorful bell peppers to the skillet, tossing and turning them swiftly to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant appearance.
- Reunite the previously seared chicken with the vegetables, creating a harmonious culinary landscape.
- Pour a carefully crafted sauce combining rich soy sauce, savory oyster sauce, and a splash of water, allowing the liquid to envelop the ingredients.
- Simmer the mixture, watching as the sauce gradually transforms into a luxurious, glossy coating that clings to each piece of chicken and vegetable.
- Plate the aromatic creation atop a bed of fluffy rice, ready to be savored immediately while still piping hot.
Notes
- Always use freshly ground black pepper for a more intense, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior when searing.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch made from non-wheat sources.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar or lime juice at the end to brighten the flavor and cut through the richness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg