Description
Easy Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings takeout flavors right to your kitchen. With tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy, peppery sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It’s customizable based on what you have on hand, making it a versatile choice everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the green onions.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add cubed chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add green onions and stir briefly until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth mixed with cornstarch; cook until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg