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Black pepper chicken stir fry sits in a white pan. Fresh basil has been sprinkled over the top.
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Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

This black pepper chicken is the most delicious stir fry dish. Thinly sliced chicken is pan seared, combined with a savory black pepper sauce and softened bell peppers and onions, and topped with fresh basil. It's a family-friendly dinner that tastes even better than take-out!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: asian-inspired
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch strips
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, divided
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken with the corn starch, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Sear the chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until no pink remains. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the now empty skillet over medium/high heat. Add the peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly charred.
  • Add the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, honey, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet and toss to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and stir to combine again. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, then serve with the basil and over white rice.

Notes

  • Make it gluten-free - swap the soy sauce for tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Use a different cut of chicken - feel free to use chicken thighs instead of breasts, if you'd like.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1177IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg