Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine into your home kitchen. This tantalizing stir-fry features tender chicken pieces coated in a savory black pepper sauce, complemented by crisp vegetables for an explosion of taste and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it a go-to choice for delicious meals without the fuss. Best of all, it’s easily adaptable for gluten-free diets, so everyone can enjoy its delightful flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10–15 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until lightly browned, then set aside.
- Stir-fry ginger and garlic; add bell peppers and cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in the sauce mixture; stir until thickened. Add chicken back and mix well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg