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Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

Quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bold, glossy black pepper sauce. Better than takeout and ready fast.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 12 minutesTotal Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 4Course: Main DishCuisine: Asian-InspiredMethod: Stir-FryDifficulty: Easy

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced

Method
 

  1. Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, sugar, and black pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and sear until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add a bit more oil if needed. Stir fry onion and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  6. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in sauce and toss until thickened and glossy.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.