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Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and easy stir-fry that's perfect for busy weeknights. Prepared with yummy spices and crisp bell peppers, it's a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy!

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thigh meat, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 0 water
  • 0.25 cup oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 0.5 piece red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cubed
  • 0.5 piece green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cubed

Instructions

  1. Give the chicken a good wash and drain it.

  2. Mix egg white, cornstarch, rice wine, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and salt. Whisk together until well-blended.

  3. Add chicken and stir to fully coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. In a colander, drain chicken.

  4. In a pot on high heat, combine about 2-inch deep of water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and immediately add chicken, stirring to disperse.

  5. Bring water back to a gentle simmer and once it's barely bubbling, Keep cooking chicken for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pot and Drain it well. Keep warm.

  6. Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, black pepper, and sesame oil. Stir until well-blended and set aside.

  7. In a wok or wide pan on high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers and cook, stirring them around, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.

  8. Add sauce mixture and Get it boiling.

  9. Add chicken and stir to fully coat with sauce. Keep cooking, stirring them around, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Serve while hot.