Updated on October 5th, 2025
You know those recipes that look fancy but are actually so simple to make? This oyster sauce chicken is one of them. The chicken turns tender and flavorful after a quick toss in a sweet and savory sauce made with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a little vinegar. The veggies stay crisp, adding a nice bite with every forkful. It’s one of those easy meals you can throw together after work and still impress everyone at the table.
Why this recipe works
- Flavorful sauce: The mix of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar creates a balance of savory and slightly tangy flavors that coat the chicken beautifully.
- Tender chicken: Boneless chicken cooks fast and stays juicy, soaking up all that sauce flavor in every piece.
- Simple steps: With just a few ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe fits easily into a busy day.
- Great texture: The soft chicken and crunchy vegetables make the dish interesting without needing anything fancy.
- Reliable results: Even if you’re new to cooking, this recipe turns out delicious every single time because it’s so forgiving.
Serving suggestions
- Everyday dinner: Serve over steamed rice so all the flavorful sauce gets soaked up in each bite.
- Quick lunch: Pack leftovers with rice in a container for an easy, tasty meal the next day.
- Vegetable twist: Add more vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or mushrooms to make it more filling and colorful.
- Family meal: Pair it with fried rice or egg rolls to turn it into a simple but complete dinner.
- Light side: If you want something lighter, serve it with a side of fresh cucumber salad for a refreshing bite.
Oyster sauce chicken recipe
Try oyster sauce chicken recipe for a classic Asian-inspired dish filled with flavor, tender chicken, and a glossy, satisfying sauce.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into small strips
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup snow peas a handful, ends trimmed
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste if you don’t have this, fresh garlic and ginger work
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the oyster sauce, garlic and ginger paste, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. Take half of the mixture and pour into a smaller bowl.
- Add the water to the smaller bowl, mix and set aside.
- Add the chicken pieces to the larger bowl and toss the chicken around so that each piece is coated in the mixture. Let it sit and marinate for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add chicken pieces to it and cook until the chicken is cooked through and it starts to slowly brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion to the same skillet and fry, add additional oil if needed to the skillet. Once the onion is translucent, add the peppers and snow peas and the oyster sauce. Stir and cook for a couple minutes, the sauce will begin to thicken. Add the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Serve over rice and garnish with basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 6.9 g
- Sodium: 1196.8 mg
- Fat: 11.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 41.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
- Cholesterol: 15.5 mg