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Black Pepper Chicken

Tender chicken tossed with onions, peppers, and a rich black pepper sauce for a fast and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Stir Fry:
  • 500 gram skinless chicken breast cut into bite size cubes
  • 2 tablespoon peanut oil
  • Salt as required
  • 2 medium onions cut into one inch cubes
  • 1 large green bell pepper cut into one inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 fresh red or green chili chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water or chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Coat chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Sear chicken in hot oil and set aside.
  4. Stir fry vegetables and aromatics, then return chicken and sauce.
  5. Cook until glossy and serve hot.