Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe: A Flavorful Twist on Takeout
This Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe offers a delightful and flavorful twist on traditional takeout, making it a perfect dish for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken slices, soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg