Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this easy Black Pepper Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying enough to rival your favorite takeout. Juicy, tender chicken is stir-fried with crisp vegetables and coated in a savory black pepper sauce that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until lightly browned; transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add chopped vegetables and stir-fry briefly.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet; cook until thickened. Return chicken to coat in sauce.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg