Honey Black Pepper Chicken

Directions

Prep the ingredients:

1. Cut the chicken into evenly sized, bite-size pieces about 1 inch thick.

2. Slice the onion and red bell pepper into thin, even strips about ¼ inch thick.

3. Mince the garlic finely.

Marinate the chicken:

1. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and garlic powder.

2. Let sit while you prepare the sauce.

Make the sauce:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and honey.

2. In another bowl, stir together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Cook the chicken:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add the marinated chicken and cook 3–5 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Cook the vegetables:

1. Add a drizzle of olive oil if needed.

2. Sauté onion and red bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds to until fragrant.

Combine:

1. Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 1 minute.

Thicken:

1. Stir in the slurry and cook 30–60 seconds until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

2. Spoon over warm rice and serve immediately. Pairs wonderfully with fragrant jasmine rice.

Ready to serve: