Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry - Easy Recipe
Discover this flavorful chicken stir-fry recipe seasoned with black pepper, perfect for a quick and easy dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and black pepper, cooking until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and mix in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken stock.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the skillet.
- Cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with green onions before serving.