Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender chicken stir-fried with crisp vegetables in a rich, savory black pepper sauce - ready in under 30 minutes!

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ For the Sauce

05 - ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
08 - 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
09 - 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
10 - 1 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1 tsp ginger powder
12 - ½ cup chicken broth
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

→ For the Stir-Fry

14 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 1 small onion, sliced
16 - 1 bell pepper, sliced (red, green, or both)
17 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ For Serving

18 - Cooked jasmine rice or fried rice
19 - Sliced green onions for garnish
20 - Extra black pepper for topping

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, and chicken broth. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry the onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
05 - Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
06 - Spoon over rice, garnish with sliced green onions, and sprinkle with extra black pepper for even more flavor!

# Additional Tips:

01 - This dish delivers takeout-style flavor with bold black pepper notes and tender chicken pieces. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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