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Black Pepper Chicken

The Best Black Pepper Chicken: A Flavor Explosion at Home

Experience the bold flavors of Black Pepper Chicken with this quick and easy recipe that's perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Adjust to heat preference
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch For crispy texture; arrowroot can be substituted.

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Use colorful varieties
  • 1 medium Onion Sweet or red onions preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, use fresh
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh, minced
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil Use neutral or sesame oil sparingly

Optional Garnish

  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Sliced
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine chicken breast pieces with soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat a couple of tablespoons of neutral oil over high heat until it shimmers.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Stir-fry until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Incorporate colorful bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender yet still crisp.
  • Adjust seasoning with more black pepper if desired, stirring everything to combine.
  • Transfer the Black Pepper Chicken to a serving dish and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve with jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles.

Notes

For an extra kick, drizzle with a bit of sesame oil before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken Recipe, easy recipe, Homemade, Quick Dinner, stir fry
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