Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that pairs tender chicken with aromatic black pepper and a savory sauce. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 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
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Cook marinated chicken in oil until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers in oil.
- Add Sauce: Pour in the sauce mixture, cook until thickened, then add back the chicken.
- Finish and Serve: Stir to coat, remove from heat, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish cooks quickly, so have all ingredients prepped and ready before starting.
- Adjust black pepper to taste for a milder or spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-Fry, Chinese Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Asian Cuisine
