Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant bell peppers in a zesty black pepper sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The aromatic blend of freshly cracked black pepper and savory soy sauce creates a delightful experience that will elevate any meal. Customize the spice level to suit your taste, making it a versatile favorite for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Chop the garlic and slice the bell pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper. Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg