Savory Black Pepper Chicken
A flavorful and sophisticated Black Pepper Chicken recipe that’s perfect for cozy dinners or impressing friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
- Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Breast or Thighs): About 1 pound
- Black Peppercorns: 2 tablespoons, freshly ground
- Soy Sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon (for coating)
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
- Scallions: For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the Chicken with soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Add Cornstarch to the marinated chicken and toss to coat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Chicken for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Crank Up the Flavor by adding the freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve it hot, garnished with scallions.
Notes
For variation, consider adding spicy elements or using shrimp instead of chicken. You can also marinate the chicken the night before for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Asian Cuisine, Dinner Recipe, Quick Meals, Comfort Food
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