Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken is a delightful and easy stir-fry that brings the bold flavors of Asian cuisine right to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a savory black pepper sauce, this dish is packed with fresh vegetables, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a homemade meal that’s not only delicious but also healthier than takeout. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins, and serve it over rice or noodles for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry apple juice
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce, dry apple juice, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sear marinated chicken until browned, then remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and add the chicken back; stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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