Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. In just 25 minutes, you can indulge in tender chicken pieces stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and coated in a rich black pepper sauce. This dish is not only easy to make but also customizable—perfect for accommodating whatever ingredients you have on hand. Whether you’re enjoying it as a weeknight dinner or serving guests, this savory meal is sure to impress. Plus, with gluten-free options available, everyone can enjoy this delightful comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry (or Shaoxing wine)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (I used mixed colors)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sear marinated chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture; stir until thickened.
- Add chicken back to skillet; coat with sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg