Description
Easy Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that turns your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. With tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and a kick of freshly cracked black pepper, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings or spontaneous gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, broth, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in any remaining marinade and simmer until the sauce thickens (a few minutes).
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables, garnishing with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.