Description
Indulge in a delectable homemade Black Pepper Chicken that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a rich black pepper sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to whip up a restaurant-quality meal in just 25 minutes. With its bold flavors and colorful presentation, this dish is bound to impress your family and friends. Whether served over steamed rice or nestled in lettuce wraps, Black Pepper Chicken delivers a punch of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (I used mixed colors)
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken with light soy sauce, apple vinegar, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: chicken broth, soy sauce, apple vinegar, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté ginger and garlic in the same skillet before adding chopped onions and bell peppers; stir-fry for about 20 seconds.
- Add the prepared sauce to the skillet, stirring until thickened. Return chicken to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg