Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your kitchen. This savory stir-fry features tender chicken coated in a bold black pepper sauce, enhanced by a colorful array of fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish combines simplicity with robust flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and slice the bell peppers and onion; cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with soy sauce and half of the black pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil until it shimmers.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken in batches if needed; sauté until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add vegetables: Stir in onions and bell peppers, cooking until tender yet crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Season: Sprinkle additional black pepper before serving for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg