5 from 70 votes
Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
This Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe features diced chicken breast sautéed with green pepper, red onion, and celery in a savory black pepper sauce thickened with cornstarch. The dish combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables, enhanced by garlic and a splash of oyster sauce. Sesame seeds sprinkled on top add a subtle crunch. Prepared in a single skillet, the sauce coats every ingredient, making it practical to serve over rice or enjoy on its own.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
218 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 chicken breast diced into bite size pieces
- 1 green pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Move the chicken to a separate plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan with the bell peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Cook these ingredients for 5-6 minutes until slightly soft.
- I a separate small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.
- Stir the chicken and sauce back into the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients with the sauce.
- Cook over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and top with the sesame seeds. Then it's ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mix over rice to absorb the flavorful sauce and make a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1388mg
(58%)
Potassium
558mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1388mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.