Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a delightful and quick-to-make dish that features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich, savory black pepper sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re entertaining guests, offering a taste that rivals your favorite takeout. In just 25 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Whether served over rice or in lettuce wraps, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- Peanut oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet, cook the marinated chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté ginger, garlic, onions, and bell peppers in the same skillet.
- Add the sauce mixture and stir until thickened; return chicken to coat well.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg