Description
Savory Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty black pepper kick. This easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Serve it over rice or toss it into a salad for a flavorful twist. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this gourmet-tasting meal that promises to be a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken pieces in a single layer for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic and black pepper, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice, then pour over the chicken.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg