Description
This easy Black Pepper Chicken is a delightful stir-fry that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your dining table. With tender, juicy chicken and vibrant vegetables enveloped in a savory black pepper sauce, it’s perfect for any occasion—be it a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests on the weekend. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to use whatever veggies you have on hand. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying, protein-packed meal that rivals your favorite takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors are great!)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, dry apple juice, and cornstarch in a bowl for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken until lightly browned.
- Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add the prepared sauce, stirring until thickened; return chicken to skillet and combine everything well.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg