Description
A cozy family favorite, this Black Pepper Chicken combines tender chicken and vibrant bell peppers in a savory sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into 1/4” thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced chicken in a bowl with 1 tablespoon light soy sauce and cornstarch for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by combining chicken broth, light and dark soy sauces, sugar, ground black pepper, and salt in a small bowl; stir to dissolve.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, then sear the marinated chicken until golden, about 1-2 minutes total.
- Add remaining oil, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add onion and bell peppers, cooking until tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet, cooking until thickened, then return chicken to combine everything.
- Transfer to a plate and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with beef, turkey, or tofu, and adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: black pepper chicken, easy chicken recipe, family dinner