Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir-fry with bell peppers is quick and easy to make yet full of flavor. Get the recipe plus learn the trick on how to keep the meat moist and velvety soft.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo
Ingredients
1poundchicken thigh meat, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
1large egg white
1tablespooncornstarch
1tablespoonChinese rice wine
½teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonscanola oil
water
¼cupoyster sauce
1tablespoonsoy sauce
1tablespoonhoney
1teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonsesame oil
1onion
2clovesgarlic
½red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cubed
½green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and cubed
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Instructions
Wash chicken and drain well.
In a bowl, combine egg white, cornstarch, rice wine, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and salt. Whisk together until well-blended.
Add chicken and stir to fully coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. In a colander, drain chicken.
In a pot over high heat, combine about 2-inch deep of water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and immediately add chicken, stirring to disperse.
Bring water back to a gentle simmer and once it's barely bubbling, continue to cook chicken for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pot and drain well. Keep warm and set aside.
In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, black pepper, and sesame oil. Stir until well-blended and set aside.
In a wok or wide pan over high heat, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
Add sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
Add chicken and stir to fully coat with sauce. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
Slice the meat across the grain and into uniform thickness to ensure a tender chew and even cooking. Freeze it for a few minutes or until slightly firm to make slicing easier.