Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with a rich, savory sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering bold flavors and an enticing aroma. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, honey, and black pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Once the chicken is cooked through, add this mixture and any remaining marinade to the pan.
- Stir constantly until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes). Serve garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 723mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 73mg