Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, enhanced by the signature kick of black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper, crushed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 red chilies, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and crushed black pepper. Make sure each piece is well-coated.
- Heat the oil: Warm the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Cook the chicken: Add the coated chicken to the hot pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Stir fry the vegetables: In the same pan, add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and red chilies. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine chicken and vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to mix.
- Add the sauces: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Mix well and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot: Dish out the stir-fry over rice or noodles and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds. Adjust spice levels according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg