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Easy Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Pepper Chicken Stir Fry is a quick dinner packed with juicy chicken and crisp peppers.
Made with a savory black pepper sauce in one pan.
Perfect for busy weeknights in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Stir Fry Sauce

  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Stir Fry

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 large onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • In another bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, water, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
  • Toss the marinated chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch until coated evenly.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Work in batches if needed. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir fry onions and bell peppers for 1–2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  • Add ginger and garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Toss everything together and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
  • Serve the Easy Pepper Chicken Stir Fry hot with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Substitute broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
  • Serve with jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce.