Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a tantalizing dish that brings together tender chicken and the zesty kick of freshly cracked black pepper. This quick and easy recipe transforms your weeknight dinner into a culinary triumph, featuring a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. With vibrant vegetables to enhance visual appeal, serve this delightful dish over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers or broccoli (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and black pepper. Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- If using veggies, add them after flipping the chicken and stir-fry until tender yet crisp, about 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles with any leftover sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg