Description
Black Pepper Chicken is the ultimate quick and delicious dish you can whip up in just 25 minutes, bringing the bold flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. This recipe features juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory black pepper sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is not only easy to make but also adaptable for gluten-free diets by simply substituting soy sauce with tamari. Enjoy this flavor-packed stir-fry as a wholesome main dish or serve it alongside rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Peanut oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add oil and sear the marinated chicken until browned.
- Stir-fry minced ginger and garlic, then quickly add chopped vegetables until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring until thickened; add cooked chicken back into the skillet.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg