Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a delightful and quick dish that brings the bold flavors of Asian cuisine right into your home kitchen. This savory stir-fry features tender chicken coated in a rich black pepper sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving restaurant-style food without the wait, this recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish. With its gluten-free adaptability, it caters to various dietary needs and allows you to customize it with your favorite proteins or veggies. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that delivers warmth and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Fresh ginger and garlic
- Mixed bell peppers and onion
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients: chicken broth, soy sauces, sugar, black pepper, cornstarch, and salt.
- Heat oil in a large skillet; sear marinated chicken until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Add sauce mixture to the skillet; stir until thickened. Return chicken to coat well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg