Irresistible Black Pepper Chicken
A simple yet flavorful stir-fried chicken dish, marinated in black pepper and soy sauce, combined with fresh vegetables for a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, sliced onion, and bell pepper to the pan, sautéing until the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor. Customize vegetables as per availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg