Black Pepper Chicken Recipe
Elevate your dinner with this quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken, perfect for impressing family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, minced garlic, and honey. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they're well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Your Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all pieces and cook for an additional couple of minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with Style: Serve hot with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Enjoy!: Relish every bite of your flavorful Black Pepper Chicken!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. Use turkey or tofu as alternative proteins for variation. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan while cooking for optimal browning.