Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Black Pepper Chicken, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable culinary experience. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken coated in a spicy, aromatic black pepper sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its delightful aroma and gorgeous presentation, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 3 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and marinate with soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer and sear without stirring for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth, brown sugar, and sesame oil; pour over the browned chicken.
- Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken for about 5 minutes while stirring gently. Finish with chopped green onions before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg