Description
Easy Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of a restaurant right to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a savory black pepper sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can impress your family or guests in under 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and black pepper. Let marinate briefly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss in minced garlic and ginger (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce and brown sugar to the skillet; stir to combine and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg