Print

Unlock the Secret: Your New Favorite Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Easy Black Pepper Chicken (Ready in 25 Minutes!)
Print Recipe

Inspired by Panda Express, this Easy Black Pepper Chicken features juicy, tender chicken bites in a savory black pepper sauce. It’s quick, requires minimal ingredients, and tastes just like your favorite Chinese takeout—or even better!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes

  • 2 tbsp peanut oil

  • Salt, to taste

  • 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • ½ tsp minced garlic

  • ½ tsp minced ginger

  • 1 fresh red or green chili, chopped

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

  • ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • ½ tsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce:
    In a bowl, whisk together black pepper, rice vinegar, soy sauces, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water or broth until smooth and lump-free.

  2. Marinate the Chicken:
    In a bowl, coat chicken cubes with 1 tbsp of the prepared sauce, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Let it rest while preparing the vegetables and aromatics.

  3. Brown the Chicken:
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden on the bottom, then flip and cook until almost done. Transfer chicken to a plate. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.

  4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
    In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic, ginger, and chopped chili; sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions and bell peppers, stir-frying over high heat until crisp-tender.

  5. Combine and Simmer:
    Reduce heat to low. Whisk the sauce again and pour into the pan. Let it simmer for 30 seconds. Return the chicken and toss until heated through.

  6. Serve:
    Sprinkle with additional freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Prep in Advance: Have all ingredients ready before starting; stir-fries cook quickly.

  • Freshly Ground Pepper: Use freshly cracked black pepper for a bold, aromatic flavor.

  • Marinating: Don’t skip the quick marinade—it ensures tender, flavorful chicken.

  • Multi-task: While chicken is marinating, prep your vegetables and aromatics.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://biteseason.com/unlock-the-secret-your-new-favorite-easy-black-pepper-chicken-recipe/

Scroll to Top