Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Black Pepper Chicken that rivals your favorite Chinese takeout. Juicy chicken slices, crisp vegetables, and a rich black pepper sauce come together in a savory dish that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into thin pieces
Marinade:
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
Stir Fry:
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, soy sauce, wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in hot oil until browned. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry: Cook ginger, garlic, onion, and peppers. Add sauce and thicken. Return chicken to the skillet.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
