Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic Black Pepper Chicken recipe that boasts tender slices of chicken in a rich, savory black pepper sauce. This dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Stir fry:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Stir Fry: Sear marinated chicken in hot oil until browned. Set aside. Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers. Add sauce and cooked chicken. Thicken sauce and coat everything.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot as a main dish.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is sliced thinly for quick cooking.
- Adjust black pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- 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, Chinese Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Chicken Recipe
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