Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances savory and spicy flavors, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken pieces stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onions, all coated in a luscious black pepper sauce. The dish is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 fresh bell peppers (one red, one green)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and half of the black pepper for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add bell peppers until tender.
- Push veggies aside, add marinated chicken, and stir-fry until cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and remaining black pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra soy sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (227g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg