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Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken

A quick and flavorful homemade version of the popular Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt to taste
  • Green onions for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic; sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt to taste and garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the diced chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper for 30 minutes before cooking. Make sure to cut the vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking. If you like more spice, add some red pepper flakes or a bit more black pepper. To store leftovers, let the chicken cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for about 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.