Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a spicy black pepper sauce, perfect for dinner parties or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic, green onions, and red bell pepper.
- Marinate chicken thighs with soy sauce and black pepper for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Stir in bell peppers and green onions; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with extra green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.