If you love bold, peppery flavors, this Black Pepper Chicken is a must-try! Juicy, golden-brown chicken bites are coated in a rich, savory black pepper sauce, creating a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Serve it over rice or noodles for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Black Pepper Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- ½ red bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ green bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. This helps create a crispy coating.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, then sauté garlic and black pepper until fragrant. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the pan, add bell peppers and green onions, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Serve hot over rice and enjoy this flavor-packed black pepper chicken!