One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken



Enjoy the bold flavors of black pepper in this delicious one-pot chicken stir-fry. It's quick, easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Stir-fry the chicken slices until they are cooked through and browned

Take out and place aside from the skillet

Add sliced onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the same skillet

Cook for two to three minutes, or until they begin to soften

Add black peppercorns and minced garlic

Stir-fry until fragrant, about one more minute

Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chicken broth

Heat through to a simmer

After cooking, add the chicken back to the skillet

Mix everything together

To thicken the sauce, gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture

After adding salt to taste, cook for a further two to three minutes, or until the sauce thickens and covers the chicken and veggies

Add fresh cilantro leaves as a garnish

Serve hot with noodles or steamed rice


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