Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a mouthwatering stir-fry that elevates your dinner table with its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This dish features tender, juicy chicken pieces enveloped in a savory black pepper sauce, making it not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite vegetables—like bell peppers and broccoli—and serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this Black Pepper Chicken recipe can be on your table in just 30 minutes, ensuring everyone keeps coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli)
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and mince garlic.
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce and black pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and vegetables; stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Mix cornstarch with chicken broth until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until thickened.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg