Black Pepper Chicken
Experience the delightful taste of homemade Black Pepper Chicken, a dish that combines juicy chicken with fresh vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it a fantastic alternative to your favorite takeout. With its bold flavors and customizable ingredients, it’s ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a complete meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken with light soy sauce, apple vinegar, and cornstarch for 10–15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together chicken broth, remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and salt to create the sauce.
- Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear marinated chicken until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions and bell peppers; stir-fry briefly.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until thickened. Return chicken to combine with the sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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