Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with vibrant vegetables in a rich black pepper sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and offers a delightful taste that rivals your favorite Chinese takeout. With its gluten-free adaptability, everyone can enjoy this savory stir-fry packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or Shaoxing wine)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until browned; transfer to a plate.
- Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Add the sauce to the skillet; stir until thickened, then return the chicken to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg