Easy Black Pepper Chicken
A simple and satisfying black pepper chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, black pepper, and salt for 15 minutes.
- Coat the marinated chicken with cornstarch until fully coated.
- Sauté the minced garlic in vegetable oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Cook the coated chicken in the pan until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Simmer in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions, alongside rice or vegetables.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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