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Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy the bold flavors of our Black Pepper Chicken – a quick and easy stir-fry dish that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces

Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 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

Stir Fry:

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Stir-Fry: Cook chicken until browned. Set aside. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers. Add sauce, cook until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
  4. Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot as a main dish.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-Fry, Easy Dinner Recipe