Black Pepper Chicken: Flavorful 1-Hour Meal
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An easy and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken and a spicy black pepper sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with soy sauce, black pepper, and corn starch. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell pepper and onion, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or additional black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor.
- Adjust black pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Experiment with different marinades for variations.
- Cook chicken in batches if making a large quantity to avoid overcrowding.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using tamari or liquid aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breasts.
- White pepper can be used if black pepper is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300-350 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80mg