Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken with a peppery kick and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for casual dinners or lively gatherings, this quick and easy recipe will impress your friends and family alike. With its bold flavors and versatile serving options, from rice to noodles, it’s a delightful centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the marinated chicken in a single layer for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown; flip halfway through.
- Toss in green onions during the last minute of cooking for added freshness.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles with extra sauce from the pan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (165g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg