Description
A quick recipe for savory chicken coated in a strong black pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, crushed black peppercorns, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar.
- Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use freshly crushed black peppercorns for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to match your preference for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: black pepper chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick stir-fry, savory chicken, pepper sauce