Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
This Black Pepper Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy stir-fry dish that combines tender chicken with a savory, peppery sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch in a medium-sized bowl. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken: Sear chicken in oil until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Stir-fry ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers in oil.
- Combine: Add sauce to the skillet, thicken, then add chicken back in. Stir to coat.
- Serve: Transfer everything to a plate and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Stir-Fry, Chinese Chicken Recipe