Description
This Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe delivers a symphony of flavors with succulent chicken marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, garlic, and freshly cracked black pepper. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice or noodles, and watch as everyone eagerly reaches for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, soy sauce, black pepper, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken once the oil is hot.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Pour any leftover marinade into the skillet and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg