Description
🔥 Juicy chicken + crisp veggies in a bold black pepper sauce 🌶️
🕒 Ready in 30 mins | 🥢 Better than takeout | 🍽️ One-pan wonder!
Ingredients
🐔 For the Chicken Marinade:
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1 lb chicken thighs or breast, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp light soy sauce
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1 tsp dark soy sauce
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1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp cornstarch
🥣 For the Sauce:
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp light soy sauce
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1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (more to taste)
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Optional: 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
🥦 Vegetables & Aromatics:
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 onion, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1/2 cup celery, sliced
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2 tbsp wok cooking oil
🥄 For Thickening:
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1 tsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp water (to make slurry)
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
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Make the Sauce
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Cook the Chicken
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Sauté Aromatics
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Add Veggies
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Add Sauce & Slurry
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Finish with Chicken
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Serve
Notes
Protein Swap: You can substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced beef. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Vegetable Variations: No bell peppers? Try broccoli, snap peas, zucchini, or even mushrooms. Just aim for veggies that stay crisp-tender in a stir-fry.
No Shaoxing Wine? Use dry sherry or rice vinegar for a similar flavor. Or skip it entirely if you prefer a non-alcoholic option.
Pepper Preference: Use freshly ground coarsely black pepper for bold flavor. Pre-ground pepper tends to lose its punch.
Make it Spicier: Add chili oil, red pepper flakes, or diced fresh chilies to crank up the heat if you love a spicy stir-fry.
Gluten-Free Tip: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and make sure your oyster sauce is gluten-free.
Low-Carb/Keto-Friendly: Swap rice for cauliflower rice and go light on the cornstarch or use xanthan gum as a thickener.
Meal Prep Friendly: Stores in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water to refresh the sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: Moderate (adjust soy sauce to taste)
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g