Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. Featuring tender, marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich black pepper sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a delicious meal that’s not only satisfying but also customizable and healthy. Whether you’re pairing it with rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Mixed bell peppers and onion
- Peanut oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned; remove from skillet.
- Sauté ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in the sauce mixture until thickened. Add chicken back to the skillet and coat well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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