Black Pepper Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir-fry with bell peppers is quick and easy to make yet full of flavor. Get the recipe plus learn the trick on how to keep the meat moist and velvety soft.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

1 pound chicken thigh meat, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
water
¼ cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
½ red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cubed
½ green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cubed

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Instructions

Wash chicken and drain well.
In a bowl, combine egg white, cornstarch, rice wine, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and salt. Whisk together until well-blended.
Add chicken and stir to fully coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. In a colander, drain chicken.
In a pot over high heat, combine about 2-inch deep of water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and immediately add chicken, stirring to disperse.
Bring water back to a gentle simmer and once it's barely bubbling, continue to cook chicken for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pot and drain well. Keep warm and set aside.
In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, black pepper, and sesame oil. Stir until well-blended and set aside.
In a wok or wide pan over high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
Add chicken and stir to fully coat with sauce. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Serve hot.

Notes

Slice the meat across the grain and into uniform thickness to ensure a tender chew and even cooking. Freeze it for a few minutes or until slightly firm to make slicing easier.

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