Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a bold, peppery sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a flavorful meal that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Black Pepper Chicken is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Add chicken broth to the same skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for another minute to meld flavors.
- Serve on plates, drizzling with remaining sauce; garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg