Description
Black Pepper Chicken is a spicy, savory dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Fresh garlic
- Ground black pepper
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop garlic and green onions; set aside.
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, ginger paste, and cornstarch. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Sauté chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic when the chicken is browned; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Create the sauce: Add brown sugar and ground black pepper to the pan, pour in leftover marinade, and simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Serve: Plate over rice or noodles, garnish with chopped green onions, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added spice, include chili flakes or fresh chilies in the marinade. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.