Stir-Fried Chicken with White Pepper and Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Tender chicken breast stir-fried with fragrant garlic and sharp white pepper in a savory sauce, perfect over steamed rice. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, white pepper, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 stalks, sliced scallions
• 1 tsp sesame oil

The wok we’d stir-fry this in → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tsp white pepper evenly and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated chicken slices and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken turns opaque and edges start to brown.
4. Step 4: Combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour this sauce over the chicken and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Turn off heat, stir in 1 tsp sesame oil and 2 sliced scallions, mixing gently. Serve immediately over steamed rice.