Easy Skillet Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Published Jul 29, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Omnivore's Cookbook via YouTube

If you need a quick and easy meal to prepare for dinner, then you might love this recipe by Omnivore’s Cookbook on YouTube. It tastes very delicious and just as good as your favorite Chinese takeout, if not better! This might even be the only way you’d want chicken cooked, and I bet even your family will love this dish.

If you have leftover chicken in your fridge and you don’t know where to use with, then this is the perfect recipe for you to try. Learn how now by reading and following the instructions written down below, and while you’re at it make sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details.

Ingredients for Black Pepper Chicken:

1 pound of chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into ¼” thick pieces across the grain

Marinade

1 tbsp of light soy sauce
1 tbsp of Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp of cornstarch

Sauce

½ cup of chicken broth
2 tbsp of light soy sauce
2 tbsp of Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
2 tsp of dark soy sauce
1 tbsp of cornstarch
1½ tbsp of sugar
2 tsp of coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 tsp of salt

Stir Fry

2 tbsp of peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 tbsp of minced ginger
2 cloves of garlic, minced
½ white onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped

How to Make Black Pepper Chicken:

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch, then give them a good mix to combine, and set it aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes. In a small bowl, add the chicken broth, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt, then give them a good whisk until uniform, and set the sauce aside for later.

Step 2

Place a large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat, then add a tablespoon of oil, and heat it until hot before adding the marinated chicken. Spread the chicken in a single layer, then let them sear for about 30 seconds until lightly browned, flip them over, and cook for another 15 to 20 seconds until both sides are evenly browned.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set them aside, add the remaining oil to the pan, and add ginger and garlic. Give them a good stir and cook until fragrant, then add the white onion and peppers, stir them well to combine, and cook them for 20 more seconds.

Step 4

Give the sauce a quick stir to make sure the cornstarch has dissolved, then pour it into the pan, and stir them well to combine. Cook it for a few seconds until the sauce has thickened, then put the cooked chicken back into the pan, and mix them until well coated. Turn off the heat, remove the stove from the pan, and transfer the meat to a serving dish. Serve immediately and enjoy!