Savory Black Pepper Chicken Delight
Healthy and vibrant chicken stir-fry with colorful peppers, pineapple, and a spicy black pepper sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 0.5 cup chicken broth or water
- to taste salt
- Chopped scallions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables and chicken. Cut chicken into cubes, slice peppers, and chop pineapple if using fresh.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, then peppers and garlic. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Return chicken to pan with pineapple. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, broth, and black pepper. Pour into pan and stir to coat.
- Simmer until sauce thickens and chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Try with tofu or shrimp, or serve cold over salad or pasta. Great for meal prep and healthy dinner bowls.