This flavorful Salt and Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and easy recipe that combines tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a homemade salt and pepper seasoning. The stir-fry is cooked to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both healthy and delicious. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- White sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the pan.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken and vegetables are heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and white sesame seeds.
- Serve the Salt and Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry over steamed rice or noodles.
Interesting Facts
Stir-frying is a traditional Asian cooking technique that dates back thousands of years. It involves cooking ingredients quickly in a hot pan or wok to retain their natural flavors and textures.
The salt and pepper seasoning used in this recipe adds a delicious and aromatic flavor profile to the chicken and vegetables.
Bell peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, making them a nutritious addition to this stir-fry dish.
You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables such as broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.
Leftovers of this Salt and Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry can be enjoyed the next day for a tasty lunch or dinner.