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Black Pepper Chicken

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A flavorful, easy-to-make chicken dish with a perfect balance of savory soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of honey for sweetness. This dish is a quick weeknight meal that’s sure to please!

Ingredients

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  1. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  2. 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  3. 1 teaspoon salt
  4. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  5. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  6. 1 onion, chopped
  7. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  8. 1/4 cup soy sauce
  9. 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  10. 1 tablespoon honey
  11. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  12. 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  13. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  14. 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Prepare chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Combine ingredients: Add sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add chicken back to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

Notes

  • You can add vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli to the dish for more flavor and nutrition.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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