Description
Whip up a restaurant-quality Chicken Black Pepper Stir Fry in under 30 minutes that delivers a bold, peppery punch combined with a savory, glossy sauce clinging to every tender bite of chicken. Enjoy a high-protein, low-stress meal that beats the delivery driver every single time.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
3 Green onions, sliced
1 to 2 tbsp Coarsely cracked black pepper
2 cups Mixed chopped vegetables (Bell peppers, Snap peas, or Bok choy)
1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
2 tbsp High smoke point oil (Avocado or Grapeseed)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Mise en Place: Chop all your vegetables and slice the chicken before you ever turn on the stove
- Whisk the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and cracked black pepper. Set this aside
- Sear the Protein: Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add one tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat. Add the chicken in a single layer, let it sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then toss until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds
- Flash-Cook the Veggies: Toss your bell peppers and snap peas into the pan. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vibrant and 'tender-crisp'
- The Big Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over, add your cornstarch slurry and stir vigorously until the sauce thickens
- Garnish and Serve: Add the sliced green onions, give it one final toss, and remove from the heat immediately
Notes
Use high smoke point oil for best results.
Consider velveting the chicken for added tenderness by tossing it in cornstarch and soy sauce before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 114mg