Black Pepper Chicken
A flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken coated in a savory black pepper sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Black Pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- Green Onions, for garnish
- Sesame Seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by trimming excess fat and cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Season generously with salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil until it shimmers.
- Cook the chicken in a single layer for 5-7 minutes until browned on one side. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce by adding another tablespoon of black pepper, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Sauté for about a minute.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Simmer on low for another 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped green onions just before removing from heat.
- Plate the Black Pepper Chicken and enjoy!
Notes
This dish can be served over steamed rice and garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Asian Cuisine, Easy Chicken Recipe, Stir Fry
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