Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Black Pepper Chicken, a savory dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken pieces marinated in a zesty black pepper sauce create an unforgettable dining experience. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights yet impresses guests with its elegant presentation. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and 1 tsp black pepper. Marinate chicken for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated chicken to the pan; sear until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in remaining marinade and add more black pepper; simmer until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in green onions just before serving. Enjoy hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg