Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on takeout with this easy Black Pepper Chicken recipe. Bursting with flavor, this dish features juicy chicken sautéed to perfection alongside vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory black pepper sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a meal that suits everyone’s taste. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that delivers comfort and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Mixed bell peppers and onion for sautéing
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in light soy sauce, apple vinegar, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients: chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil in a large skillet; sear marinated chicken until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté ginger and garlic before adding chopped onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Stir the prepared sauce into the skillet until thickened; return chicken to coat with the mixture.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg