Black Pepper Chicken
Experience the delightful flavors of homemade Black Pepper Chicken, a dish that brings the essence of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a savory black pepper sauce, perfectly complemented by crisp vegetables. In just 25 minutes, you can serve a vibrant meal that impresses family and friends alike. Its bold combination of ginger, garlic, and coarsely ground black pepper ensures each bite is packed with flavor. Plus, with the flexibility to adapt ingredients to your liking, this dish is an excellent option for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 bell peppers
- Peanut oil
- Fresh ginger
- Garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken in light soy sauce and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix the sauce with chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Sear the marinated chicken in a hot skillet until lightly browned; set aside.
- Sauté minced ginger and garlic followed by chopped onion and bell peppers until tender.
- Add the sauce mixture to the skillet; cook until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; stir to coat everything well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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