Easy Black Pepper Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Busy Weeknights
A simple and delicious recipe for black pepper chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with soy sauce, black pepper, and corn starch. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add more or less black pepper according to taste.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of sesame oil at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Black Pepper Chicken, quick recipe, chicken dinner, weeknight meals