Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a delightful stir-fry that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken pieces marinated in a savory mixture, combined with crisp bell peppers and aromatic ginger and garlic. In just 25 minutes, you can serve a satisfying meal that impresses family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed over steamed rice, noodles, or fresh lettuce wraps, this dish is customizable and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With its rich black pepper sauce enveloping the juicy chicken and vibrant vegetables, every bite is a burst of flavor you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (or thighs), sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with light soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a large skillet; sear the marinated chicken until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté ginger and garlic before adding bell peppers; stir-fry briefly.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until thickened; return the chicken to coat evenly.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (330g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg