This dish is vibrant and colorful, making it irresistibly appetizing. I love recipes with a variety of ingredients—they’re nutritious, balanced, and exciting to eat. Unlike some multi-ingredient dishes that can end up with muddled flavors, this one achieves the perfect balance, with every drop of the sauce worth savoring. Let’s cook it together!
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (2 pieces)
- Red bell pepper (half)
- Green bell pepper (half)
- Onion (half)
- Potato (1, preferably yellow-fleshed for a starchier, creamier texture)
- Black pepper (freshly ground for the best aroma)
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Dark soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Salt
- Oli
Preparation
- Marinate the Chicken: Debone the chicken thighs and cut them into strips. Marinate with cornstarch, soy sauce, and freshly ground black pepper. You don’t need a long marination—just prepare the chicken first, and by the time you’re done with the other ingredients, it’ll be ready.
- Make the Black Pepper Sauce: Combine a generous amount of black pepper, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, a pinch of salt, and half a bowl of water. Mix well.
- Prep the Veggies: Slice the red and green bell peppers into strips (use non-spicy varieties). Slice the onion into strips. Peel and cut the potato into chunks. Yellow-fleshed potatoes are ideal as their higher starch content makes the sauce thicker during cooking.
How to Cook Black Pepper Chicken with Potatoes
Step 1: Heat oil in a pan, then pan-fry the chicken strips. I like to cook them until they develop a slight char for extra flavor. Thanks to the cornstarch, the meat will remain tender even with longer cooking.
Step 2: Once the chicken is cooked, add the potato chunks and stir-fry together. Potatoes take longer to cook, so let them fry a little longer here.
Step 3: When the potatoes are halfway cooked, pour in the black pepper sauce and mix well. Then add enough water to just cover the potatoes and chicken. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender. Adding water prevents the dish from drying out during cooking.
Step 4: Check if the potatoes are cooked by pressing them with a spatula—they should mash easily. At this point, add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Stir-fry everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Stir-fry until the bell peppers and onion are slightly softened but still crisp, then remove the dish from heat.
Tips
This dish looks stunning on the plate with its vibrant colors! And don’t waste the flavorful sauce—after finishing the main dish, cook some noodles and toss them in the remaining sauce for an additional treat. Enjoy!
