Easy Black Pepper Chicken
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated in black pepper, garlic, and soy sauce, cooked with vibrant vegetables for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons black pepper (Freshly ground is recommended.)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Use low-sodium for reduced salt intake.)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (Can be substituted with hoisin sauce or omitted.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, sliced (Any color of bell pepper can be used.)
- 1/4 cup onion, sliced
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- to taste salt (Add according to preference.)
- to garnish green onions
Instructions
Marinating
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, garlic, and ginger for about 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and sauté until cooked through.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and onions, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For variety, try using chicken thighs or adding additional vegetables like broccoli or snap peas. A squeeze of lime juice enhances the flavors beautifully.