Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe: A Juicy Twist on Classic Flavors
This easy black pepper chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with a flavorful sauce for a delicious twist on classic flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken thighs with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and add to the pan.
- Stir well until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your heat preference.
- For a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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