Description
This black pepper chicken ready in 25 minutes transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary. It respects your time and delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the drama.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds Boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Soy sauce, low-sodium preferred
2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced or grated
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1 tablespoon Brown sugar
3 stalks Green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cut your chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl with one tablespoon of cornstarch and half the black pepper. Toss until evenly coated
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for about two minutes, then stir-fry for another three to four minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Toss in minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about thirty seconds until fragrant
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add the remaining black pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth. Stir vigorously
- Mix the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Pour into the pan while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles
Notes
Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor.
Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure a good sear on the chicken.
Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook for a smoother process.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg