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Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

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This restaurant-style Chinese Black Pepper Chicken stir fry is delicious, quick and very easy to make. Tastes a million times better than Panda Express black pepper chicken. Tender chicken strips marinated in soy sauce, corn starch, sesame oil and ginger, then fried with veggies.

This is an awesome black pepper chicken recipe that is sure to satisfy your craving for Chinese food. A couple of crunchy celery and onion in there for texture and body, and you’ve got yourself an absolutely delicious meal.

Black pepper chicken is a classic staple of Chinese cuisine. In such a large country, there are many different cuisines and many different ingredients. In this case, it’s a simple dish of black pepper, chicken, celery and onion.

You'll Need

  • Chicken
  • Celery
  • Yellow or white onion
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Soy sauce
  • Ginger
  • Corn starch
  • Sesame oil
  • Rice vinegar
  • Oil
  • Salt

How To Make Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

  • This is a beautifully simple recipe with only a few steps. Let’s jump right in!
  • First, slice or dice your chicken breast into cubes. Let these marinate quickly.
  • Now you’re going to dice your veggies! Quickly chop your vegetables and set aside ready to use when the time comes.
  • Next, pan fry your chicken in a single layer. Do this for about two to three minutes per side of the chicken, and set aside when finished.
  • Now add your vegetables and cook until they’re crisp, but not mushy.
  • Finally, add black pepper, toss, and serve!

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Regular pre-packaged pepper won’t do here. You want to grind it fresh for this recipe. This gives us a more distinctive, intense flavor.

Juicy Sliced Chicken Breast

We’re using sliced chicken breast for this recipe. Many recipes call for chicken thighs, which have a higher fat content and therefore a softer texture. However, well-seasoned chicken breast cooked at the right temperature can be just as juicy and tender as chicken thigh and it’s higher in protein. That means it’s a healthier alternative that can be just as flavorful!

The lower moisture content in chicken breast also allows it to become crispy and tasty more easily.

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe Tips

  • Always slice or dice your chicken into evenly-sized slices or cubes. This ensures they will all be cooked through at the same time. Consistently cooked slices or cubes are a key component of correctly cooked cuisine.
  • If you slice your celery diagonally, you’ll get a better crunch! This slicing method breaks fewer of the strong cell walls that give celery its distinctive crunch.
  • This dish comes together very quickly, like a lot of high-heat Asian style cooking. Your best bet is to prepare all your ingredients and make sure they are ready to go when required.
  • Pan fry your chicken in a separate batch so each piece gets nice and crispy. Batch cooking is the best way to ensure consistency across the board.
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What To Served With Black Pepper Chicken

As with many other Asian dishes, you can’t go wrong with steamed Jasmine Rice or Instant Pot Basmati Rice! If you want to reduce your carb intake, Steamed Broccoli or Cauliflower Mash substitutes for rice are great alternatives, too.

A nice big bowl of crisp veggies on the side is a great accompaniment to this dish, particularly if they’re nice and fresh to give you a palate cleanser after the meal.

You could also cook some extra vegetables as a side dish. Eggplant, broccoli, bok choy, snow peas, or even Chinese cabbage are all great ways for you to explore the potential of this black pepper sauce.

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  • Lemon Chicken Piccata
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Chinese Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry


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5 from 13 reviews

  • Author: Chefjar
  • Total Time: 25 mins
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Description

This restaurant-style Chinese Black Pepper Chicken is delicious, quick and very easy to make. Tastes a million times better than Panda Express black pepper chicken.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ( 1 kilogram) skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, cut into cubes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
  • Salt as needed

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the chicken with soy sauce, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, cornstarch and sesame oil. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat 5 tbsp. of vegetable oil over high heat, add the chicken and cook until brown, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. You might need to cook chicken in batches.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, add the celery and onion and cook for 1 minute over high heat, then sprinkle with black pepper and give a good stir to combine everything.
  • Serve immediately over jasmine rice.

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Notes

* Do not to use black pepper powder. It will overpower the dish.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Chicken breast recipes
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 100 gm
  • Calories: 62 kcal
  • Sugar: 80 mg
  • Fat: 2.67 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.22 g
  • Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 4.89 g
  • Cholesterol: 13 mg

Keywords: black pepper chicken, panda express black pepper chicken, chicken recipes

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Comments

  1. Fabio says

    May 05, 2021 at 8:01 am

    This looks so good for a weeknight meal!I am going to try it today!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      May 05, 2021 at 8:05 am

      Thank you, Fabio!

      Reply
  2. Lilly says

    May 05, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Absolutely delicious and ready in no time! This is going to be on our rotation. Better than Panda Express. Thanks )))

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      May 05, 2021 at 8:06 am

      Thank you, Lilly!)

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    July 11, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    What do i do with the cornstarch? Thanks!

    Reply
    • chefjar says

      July 11, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Combine soy sauce, fresh ginger,rice vinegar, chicken strips, cornstarch and sesame oil in a large bowl. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes.

      Reply
  4. Barb says

    September 14, 2021 at 1:55 am

    Wow, this was excellent! The best black pepper chicken I ever had! My husband loved it also so this is a keeper. I used slightly less than one Tbsp of crushed black pepper and it was perfect for us. Thanks for the great recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      September 14, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you for your kind words and coming back to leave feedback, Barb! I hope you will try more recipes on the blog.

      Reply
  5. Victoria says

    April 14, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Can I use my multi function air fryer to cook the chicken?

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    • chefjar says

      April 15, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      Hey, Victoria! Yes, you can cook chicken in air fryer, cook for 7-9 minutes or until cooked through.

      Reply
  6. Jay says

    August 16, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    Your black pepper recipe does not indicate how much celery and onions should be used.

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    • chefjar says

      August 16, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      Hey, Jay! Thank you for point this out. You will need 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced and 1 large onion, cut into cubes.

      Reply
  7. Denise says

    January 11, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    Great directions! Very good and simple recipe with ingredients easily on-hand. Thanks for the tips!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 13, 2023 at 4:01 am

      Thank you, Denise!

      Reply
  8. Elena says

    January 12, 2023 at 9:42 pm

    I just made this today and it was excellent!! Thank you for sharing this delightful recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 13, 2023 at 3:52 am

      Thank you for sharing your experience Elena! I am glad you liked this chicken recipe.

      Reply
  9. Janetsy says

    January 13, 2023 at 11:48 pm

    Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The chicken was juicy and full of flavor. My husband and kids were content with this dish. I’m definitely going to do this on a regular.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 17, 2023 at 5:57 am

      I am happy to hear that Janetsy! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it! Tatiana 🙂

      Reply
  10. Leininger says

    January 14, 2023 at 10:43 pm

    This was the perfect combination of flavors. Chicken came out delicious and moist! Thank you for this recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 17, 2023 at 6:03 am

      I am happy to hear that Leininger! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it! Tatiana 🙂

      Reply
  11. Katusha Moryakova says

    January 15, 2023 at 8:36 pm

    Simple and the flavor is wonderful! My family & friends loved it!!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 17, 2023 at 6:04 am

      Thank you, Katusha!

      Reply
  12. Millie Lawrencw says

    January 16, 2023 at 6:48 pm

    Followed this recipe for dinner tonight and it was perfect. My whole family loved and enjoyed this meal!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 17, 2023 at 6:07 am

      Thank you, Millie! -Tatiana 🙂

      Reply
  13. Mikayla says

    January 26, 2023 at 7:54 pm

    I made it exactly as written, no changes and it was perfect! Family really enjoyed it!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      January 27, 2023 at 6:10 am

      Hey Mikayla! Thank you for your feedback! I am glad you and your family enjoyed it!

      Reply
  14. Corie says

    February 06, 2023 at 8:53 pm

    This recipe was outstanding! My family raved about it and has already asked when I can make it again!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:54 am

      That's great to hear Corie! I'm glad your family loved the recipe. Repeat requests are always a good sign. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

      Reply
  15. Giada says

    February 07, 2023 at 6:28 pm

    Easy to do and was a great family meal. Will definitely be preparing this again.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:51 am

      It's great to hear that the recipe was easy to make and a hit with your family!

      Reply
  16. Britnie says

    February 11, 2023 at 9:57 pm

    I love all of the simple ingredients used and definitely will make this again!

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:30 am

      That's great to hear! Simple ingredients can often result in delicious meals, and I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe. It's always a good sign when a recipe is worth making again. Thanks for sharing your experience, I hope you enjoy making this again in the future.

      Reply
  17. Shamene says

    March 10, 2023 at 8:24 pm

    This sounds amazing! I'm going to serve with some copycat supergreens. Can the chicken marinate for longer than 10 minutes? (Could I prep in the morning and cook at dinnertime?)

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    • chefjar says

      March 15, 2023 at 8:06 am

      Hey, Shamene! I'm glad to hear that you're excited to try the recipe! Yes, you can definitely marinate the chicken for longer than 10 minutes. In fact, marinating the chicken in the morning and cooking it for dinner will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat even more, resulting in a more flavorful dish. Just make sure to keep the chicken in the fridge while it's marinating to prevent any food safety issues. I hope you enjoy the dish with your copycat supergreens!

      Reply

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