Black Pepper Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 chicken breasts, sliced thinly with the skin removed
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
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One medium onion, sliced into strips
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Three cloves of garlic, finely minced
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Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
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8 ounces of sliced mushrooms, shiitake or button work great
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One red or green bell pepper, cut into slices
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon of honey
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2 tablespoons cooking oil, separated into two portions
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix up your chicken slices with cornstarch, black pepper, and salt. Stir everything until the pieces are coated well.
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Heat a large pan on medium-high. Use 1 tablespoon of oil, then stir-fry the chicken slices for 4 to 5 minutes until they start getting brown. Take it out of the pan and leave it aside.
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In the same pan, add the rest of the oil. Toss in onions and bell peppers, cooking for about 2-3 minutes. Then, add garlic and mushrooms, giving it all another 2-3 minutes of cooking.
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, honey, and rice vinegar until everything’s combined.
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Add the sauce to the vegetables, then stir the chicken back in. Keep stirring until everything’s evenly coated and heated up for 1 to 2 minutes.
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If you’d like, sprinkle some green onions on top. Serve it hot with rice or noodles.
# Notes:
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Perfect for low-carb or protein-packed meals.
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Pairs nicely with steamed rice or noodles.