Description
Savory Black Pepper Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. With its tender chicken coated in a glossy, peppery sauce, this recipe is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles, it’s a guaranteed hit at any table. Enjoy the bold flavors and simplicity of this delightful meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Sauce it up: Pour in remaining marinade and rice vinegar; stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg