Black Pepper Chicken
Discover the delightful flavor of homemade Black Pepper Chicken, a quick and easy stir-fry that rivals your favorite restaurant takeout. Juicy chicken is paired with vibrant vegetables, all coated in a rich, savory black pepper sauce that elevates this dish to new heights. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, making it an ideal addition to your dinner rotation. This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to mix and match your favorite veggies and adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Enjoy a satisfying, protein-packed meal that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon dry apple juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Mixed bell peppers and onion
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce, dry apple juice, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients: chicken broth, soy sauce, dry apple juice, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear marinated chicken until browned.
- Remove chicken and stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until softened.
- Combine the sauce with vegetables in the skillet and add back chicken; toss to coat well.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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