Black Pepper Chicken
Indulge in the savory delight of Black Pepper Chicken, a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant vegetables coated in a rich black pepper sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering restaurant-quality flavors without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 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
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken with soy sauce, dry apple juice, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together chicken broth, soy sauce, dry apple juice, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned on both sides.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger in the same skillet before adding chopped vegetables for about 20 seconds.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until thickened. Add back the chicken and mix until well coated.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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