Description
A comforting and quick black pepper chicken dish ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 30 minutes to soak in those flavors.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Veggies: Toss in the sliced bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender-crisp and vibrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and envelop the chicken and veggies.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve the hearty mixture hot over a bed of fluffy rice.
Notes
Prepare the chicken with the marinade the night before for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg