Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Black Pepper Chicken, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. The combination of juicy chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory black pepper sauce creates an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe promises to impress with its ease and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors for appeal)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic and ginger, and slice bell peppers.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch mixture, minced garlic, ginger, and half of the black pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add vegetables: Toss in bell peppers and remaining black pepper; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until peppers soften.
- Create the sauce: Whisk together chicken broth with any leftover marinade and pour into the skillet while stirring until thickened (around 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot: Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg