Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken pieces coated in a rich black pepper sauce, complemented by crisp vegetables for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or when hosting friends, this recipe offers a healthier alternative to takeout while still delivering that delicious, savory kick. With easy-to-find ingredients and customizable options, Black Pepper Chicken is bound to become your new go-to dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet; sear marinated chicken until lightly browned.
- Sauté ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Add sauce mixture; stir until thickened then return chicken to the skillet and coat well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg