Ingredients

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12 oz (340 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

3 Tbsp water

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)

2 tsp oyster-style sauce

½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

½ cup (120 ml) chicken stock

1 Tbsp oyster-style sauce

1 Tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp granulated sugar

2 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)

½ tsp sesame oil

3 Tbsp neutral oil, divided (for cooking)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 medium onion, cut into wedges

1 Tbsp Shaoxing-style rice wine (or dry sherry)

½ bell pepper (any color), cut into 1-inch pieces

1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on a diagonal

1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (additional)

1 ½ tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water (slurry)

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Instructions

1-First, dice your chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely mince the garlic and ginger for that fresh punch. This setup ensures your quick spicy black pepper chicken recipe comes together without a hitch.

2-Then, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, ground black pepper, and a pinch of sugar for 15-20 minutes it’s like giving it a quick spa treatment to soak up all those flavors.

3-Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic until it smells amazing, about 30 seconds. Add the marinated chicken, spread it out, and cook for 3-4 minutes to get that nice sear before stirring. Keep going for another 4-5 minutes until it’s cooked through, then toss in the veggies for a colorful mix.

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Notes

🌶️ Adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
🖌️ Add extra dark soy sauce for a richer brown hue if desired.
⚖️ Use more cornstarch slurry if the sauce is thin, or thin with a splash of chicken stock or water if too thick.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir‑Fry
Cuisine: Chinese‑American
Diet: Contains poultry

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (≈ 250 ml)
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 742 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg