Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Black Pepper Chicken, a quick and easy stir-fry that delivers tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a rich, savory black pepper sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish offers all the satisfaction of takeout without the fuss. Not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also a healthy option loaded with lean protein and veggies. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the spice level or swapping in your favorite vegetables. Get ready to savor each bite of this deliciously comforting dish that rivals any restaurant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry apple juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a medium bowl, mix chicken with light soy sauce, dry apple juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 1 minute on each side until browned but slightly pink inside. Remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables: In the same skillet, add ginger, garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds.
- Combine: Pour prepared sauce into skillet while stirring until thickened. Return chicken to skillet and mix to coat well.
- Serve hot: Turn off heat and transfer to a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg