Description
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a flavorful and savory dish that combines tender chicken with a bold black pepper sauce, bell peppers, and onions. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or 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 (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 bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in oil until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers in oil.
- Add Sauce: Stir in sauce mixture until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-Fry, Asian Chicken Recipe
