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Black Pepper Chicken

Savory Black Pepper Chicken for Quick Weeknight Dinner

Quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken brings zest and warmth to your weekday dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential for seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil high smoke point oil
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper the star ingredient
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce adds umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce provides sweetness and depth
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar balances flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Water to create a slurry
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Pepper Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in a bowl with black pepper and salt for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken, cooking for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion and green bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and stir quickly for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well to coat evenly.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and pour into the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and cook for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring chicken is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize vegetables or proteins as desired for a personalized dish.

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