Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
This Easy Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a flavorful and quick stir-fry dish that combines tender chicken with a bold black pepper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 500 grams or 1.1 lbs skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- Salt, as required
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 medium-sized onions, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 fresh red/green chili, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
- Make the sauce: Whisk together crushed black pepper, rice vinegar, soy sauces, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Coat chicken with a portion of the sauce, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Brown the chicken: Cook chicken in hot oil until golden and almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Saute ginger, garlic, and chili, then add onions and bell peppers. Stir-fry until crisp-tender.
- Combine: Whisk the sauce, add to the pan, then add chicken. Simmer briefly.
- Serve: Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or snow peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-Fry, Asian Chicken Recipe