Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
Black Pepper Chicken is a savory and peppery dish that combines tender chicken slices with a flavorful black pepper sauce, bell peppers, and onions. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in hot oil until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Cook ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers in oil. Add sauce mixture and thicken.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked chicken back to the skillet. Coat with sauce and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
- For a spicier version, consider adding sliced red chili peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken Stir-fry, Asian Chicken Recipe