Savory Black Pepper Chicken Bites
Tender bites of chicken coated in a savory black pepper sauce, cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot. This low-calorie recipe satisfies your cravings without sacrificing taste or flavor. Enjoy the bold and zesty flavors of Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken right at home!
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- 2.
Add chicken pieces and sauté until browned on all sides.
- 3.
Add sliced bell peppers and onion, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- 4.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), water, and cornstarch to make a sauce.
- 5.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the Instant Pot.
- 6.
Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to high pressure, and cook for 5 minutes.
- 7.
Once the cooking is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- 8.
Serve the black pepper chicken over steamed brown rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sliced green onions.
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