Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a tantalizing stir-fry that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of soy and oyster sauces, combined with aromatic garlic and ginger. The dish is then generously seasoned with freshly cracked black pepper for that signature kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Serve it over steamed jasmine rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying, nutritious dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and half the black pepper for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle remaining black pepper over the chicken; stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat, let rest briefly, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg