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Savory Black Pepper Chicken

Irresistibly Savory Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick 30-minute meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a delightful black pepper sauce that guarantees satisfaction.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Grated ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang or sriracha optional
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for stir-frying
  • 1 medium Yellow onion sliced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks
Final Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Additional olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions for garnish
  • to taste Additional freshly ground black pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Marination and Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and optional gochujang or sriracha until well blended.
Sautéing
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the sliced yellow onion for 2-3 minutes until transparent and aromatic.
  2. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and stir continuously for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the pineapple chunks and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, allowing them to soften.
  4. Remove the vegetables and pineapple from the wok, then add another tablespoon of olive oil and spread the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Combining and Serving
  1. Return the sautéed vegetables and pineapple to the wok, pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of fresh black pepper. Serve hot with steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the chicken marinate longer if possible for enhanced flavor and tenderness. Ensure the wok is hot before adding the chicken for a golden crust.

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