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A finished dish of Black Pepper Chicken served over white rice, garnished with green onions and peppers. The sauce is dark and glossy, giving the dish a savory and flavorful appearance.

Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry made with tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and a bold black pepper sauce. It's savory, slightly spicy, and ready in under 25 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs - Boneless skinless, cut bite-sized
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch - For marinating chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce - Regular
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine - Or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil - For coating chicken before searing
For the Sauce:
  • 1.5 teaspoon Fresh cracked black pepper - Coarsely ground
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1.5 tablespoon Oyster sauce - Or mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce - Or regular + molasses drop
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar - Optional for balance
  • ½ cup Chicken stock - Or water with bouillon
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - For slurry
  • 1 tablespoon Water - Cold for slurry
Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ each Bell pepper - Sliced any color
  • ½ each Onion - Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger - Minced optional
  • 2 stalks Green onions - Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large wok/skillet (12-inch, heavy-bottomed preferred)
  • 1 Knife & cutting board (For prepping chicken and vegetables)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (One for marinade, one for sauce)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For sauce ingredients)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (Or spatula, for stir-frying)

Method
 

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Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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