Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Chinese cuisine to your kitchen in just 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken combined with fresh vegetables and a savory black pepper sauce that outshines your favorite takeout. With the ability to customize ingredients and make it gluten-free, this dish is both versatile and nutritious. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe for a delightful culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- Assorted vegetables (onion, bell peppers, garlic, ginger)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers briefly.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until thickened; return chicken to pan and coat well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg