Easy Black Pepper Chicken Recipe: A Quick and Flavorful Delight
This easy black pepper chicken recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken, diced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked.
- Sprinkle cornstarch and continue cooking for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to taste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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