Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen in just 25 minutes. This dish features juicy, tender chicken seared to perfection and tossed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all coated in a rich, savory black pepper sauce. It’s not only a delightful meal for busy weeknights but also a healthier alternative to takeout, packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables. Customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level for a personal touch. Whether served over steamed rice or in crisp lettuce wraps, this black pepper chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing apple vinegar (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Fresh ginger and garlic
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing vinegar, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing broth, soy sauces, vinegar, sugar, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until browned; set aside.
- Add more oil to the skillet and sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Stir-fry bell peppers and onions briefly.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet; stir until thickened. Add chicken back in and toss well to coat.
- Serve hot over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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