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Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Ultimate Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

Discover the Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe, combining simple ingredients for a quick and delicious meal that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with black pepper and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until browned.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional few minutes until thickened.
  6. Transfer to plates and drizzle with remaining sauce; serve with rice or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 8g

Notes

Customize this dish by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp and adding colorful vegetables for additional texture and nutrition.

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