Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Black Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, a dish that perfectly marries bold spices and fresh vegetables, all in under 30 minutes! This quick meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender chicken melds beautifully with colorful bell peppers and fragrant garlic, all enveloped in a rich sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner that’s both comforting and strikingly flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chicken breast or thigh, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mushroom sauce (or oyster sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss diced chicken with cornstarch and black pepper until coated.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and chopped onion; stir-fry for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers; cook for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in soy sauce and mushroom sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly. Heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg