Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade Black Pepper Chicken, a dish that rivals your favorite takeout. This quick and easy stir-fry combines juicy chicken with crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory black pepper sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only adaptable for gluten-free diets but also packed with nutrients. With just a few pantry staples, you can whip up a delicious meal that pleases everyone at the table. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful Asian-inspired comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (light and dark)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- Minced ginger and garlic
- Bell peppers and onion
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear marinated chicken until browned but slightly pink inside; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté ginger and garlic, then add chopped onion and bell peppers.
- Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring until thickened; return the chicken to coat well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg