Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary delight. In just 25 minutes, you’ll create tender chicken pieces enveloped in a glossy sauce with aromatic garlic and a perfect kick from freshly cracked black pepper. This dish is not only visually appealing but also healthier than takeout, making it ideal for impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, honey, and black pepper for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg