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Black Pepper Chicken

A delightful and quick dish combining tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, seasoned with bold black pepper. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced Cut into even slices for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper Adjust quantity for desired spice level.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce Optional; can substitute with mushroom sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Helps in marinating the chicken.
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For stir-frying.
  • 1 each bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets Fresh is best.
  • 1 each onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • to taste cooked rice For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken slices with black pepper, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add bell pepper, broccoli, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over cooked rice, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

For a one-pan meal, consider adding more vegetables like carrots or snap peas. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.