Description
A simple recipe for flavorful black pepper chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the onion to the wok and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, and sugar.
- Pour the broth mixture into the wok. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Toss to coat with the sauce.
- Stir in the sesame oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: black pepper chicken, chicken stir-fry, easy chicken recipe, Asian chicken, quick dinner