EASY BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE

 

EASY BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE

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POSTED ON: FEBRUARY 12, 2021 | LAST UPDATED ON: FEBRUARY 12, 2021

EASY BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE

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Easy Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry recipe with step by step photos & a video recipe. This pepper chicken stir-fry tastes similar to what served in many Chinese Restaurants.

Black pepper chicken is an easy chicken recipe that can be made quickly. Juicy chicken pieces are seasoned with salt & black pepper, stir-fried with healthy colorful veggies & then tossed with delicious homemade stir-fry sauce.

You can serve this black pepper chicken with either steamed rice, or fried rice, or garlic noodles. I am sure that your family is definitely going to love this pepper chicken stir-fried with veggies.

Pepper Chicken made with juicy chicken pieces seasoned with salt & black pepper, stir-fried with healthy colorful crisp veggies & delicious homemade stir-fry sauce.  

The best part of this black pepper chicken stir-fry is that it tastes so delicious that there are no leftovers.

Home » Non Vegetarian » Easy Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry recipe

POSTED ON: FEBRUARY 12, 2021 | LAST UPDATED ON: FEBRUARY 12, 2021

EASY BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE

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 CourseMain

 CuisineChinese

 Prep Time10 minutes

 Cook Time15 minutes

 Total Time25 minutes

 Servings4 people

 Calories320kcal

 AuthorPreeti

Equipment

• Heavy bottom pan

Ingredients

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce or 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha optional
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vinegar

To stir-fry the chicken

• 350 gram chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces.
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp butter optional
• Salt
• 1 tsp black pepper powder freshly ground
• 1/4 cup onion cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 spring onion whites sliced
• 2 tbsp spring onion greens
• 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds

Easy Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry recipe with step by step photos & a video recipe. This pepper chicken stir-fry tastes similar to what served in many Chinese Restaurants.

Black pepper chicken is an easy chicken recipe that can be made quickly. Juicy chicken pieces are seasoned with salt & black pepper, stir-fried with healthy colorful veggies & then tossed with delicious homemade stir-fry sauce.

You can serve this black pepper chicken with either steamed rice, or fried rice, or garlic noodles. I am sure that your family is definitely going to love this pepper chicken stir-fried with veggies.

Pepper Chicken made with juicy chicken pieces seasoned with salt & black pepper, stir-fried with healthy colorful crisp veggies & delicious homemade stir-fry sauce.  

The best part of this black pepper chicken stir-fry is that it tastes so delicious that there are no leftovers.

RECIPE FEATURES:

• Quick & easy to make – This pepper chicken stir-fry can be made within 30 minutes.
• Easy to customize – The ingredients are easily available in your kitchen pantry. See the ingredient list below for alternative ingredients. You can add or skip the ingredients as per your taste.
• Homemade Stir-fry sauce – You can use store-bought sauce too. In this recipe, I have shown how to make stir-fry sauce easily at home.
• Make-ahead recipe – You can make it ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• One-pan recipe – Everything is made in a single skillet & a fewer dishes to go. A quick dinner recipe for lazy weekends.

PEPPER CHICKEN STIR FRY INGREDIENTS

• Chicken – I have used chicken breast to make this black pepper chicken stir-fry recipe. However, you can use chicken thighs too.
• Flavoring – Soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Sriracha, vinegar, black pepper & salt.
• Soy sauce – Use light soy sauce.
• Oyster sauce – Oyster sauce gives the best flavor to the dish. You can substitute it with dark soy sauce in the same quantity.
• Sriracha – Sriracha is completely an optional ingredient. You can substitute it with red pepper flakes.
• Vegetables – Onion, ginger, garlic, and bell peppers.
• Cornstarch – It helps to thicken the sauce.
• Oil – You can use any cooking oil of your choice.
• Butter – Butter is an optional ingredient but it definitely brings out the best flavors.
• Garnishing – Spring onion greens & roasted sesame seeds.

COOKING TIPS:

• When making any stir-fry recipes, make sure to cook everything on high heat.
• Black Pepper is the key ingredient. Make sure to use freshly crushed black pepper or black pepper powder. You can use either coarse or fine powder.
• Cut the chicken breast into the same bite-size cubes. It ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and takes the same time to cook.
• Make sure the pan is hot before you place the chicken to stir-fry. It will seal the chicken pieces from outside and it will be juicy & moist inside.
• Spread the chicken pieces on the pan in a single layer. Do not let the chicken pieces overlap. If they overlap each other then the chicken will start to release water. It will result in steam cooking the chicken rather than crisp frying.
• Let the chicken fry for 2 minutes on one side & then flip it & cook on the other side.
• Making everything in a single pan needs some planning. Start with stir-frying the chicken, then the veggies, and finally ginger, garlic & onions. The cooking time of each ingredient is different.
• You need the traditional wok to make stir-fry recipes. But if you do not have any then use a heavy bottom pan.
• Stir the ingredients continuously while cooking to ensure everything gets cooked evenly.
• Stir the sauce again before you pour it into the pan. Cornstarch will sit at the bottom after some time. So stir the sauce immediately before adding it to the pan.

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other amazing chicken recipes:

• Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
• Chicken Nuggets
• American Chop Suey
• Lemon Garlic Chicken
• Pepper Chicken Dry Recipe

VARIATIONS THAT YOU CAN TRY:

• You can add any vegetables of your choice.
• You can make it with shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.

HOW TO MAKE BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY

PREPARATIONS:

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
2. Finely chop the garlic, grated ginger & sliced spring onion whites.
3. Cut red onion & bell peppers into cubes.
4. Cut spring onion greens.
5. In a small mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Set it aside. (image 1 and 2)

MAKING THE PEPPER CHICKEN

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over high heat.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of butter (optional).
3. When the butter melts, add chicken. Spread the chicken pieces on the pan in a single layer.
4. Season it with salt and black pepper powder. (image 5)
5. Cook stirring it until the color of the chicken turns white from pink. (image 6)
6. Now slide the chicken pieces on one side of the pan.
7. Add onion, green, and yellow bell peppers. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes. (image 7)
8. Stir the chicken pieces too to avoid burning.
9. Slide the veggies & add ginger, garlic & white onions. Stir fry for a minute. (image 8) 
10. Now combine everything well. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. (image 9)
11. Next, pour the sauce into the pan. (image 10)
12. Stir to coat the chicken & veggies well with the sauce. (image 11)
13. Finish with spring onion greens & roasted sesame seeds. (image 12)