Description
Spicy Black Pepper Chicken delivers a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Tender chicken pieces coated in a bold, zesty pepper sauce guarantee a delicious meal that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering and ready for cooking.
- Toss chopped onion and minced garlic into the hot pan, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until they release a fragrant aroma.
- Carefully add 1 pound diced chicken breast to the pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure maximum browning for 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons black pepper across the chicken, allowing each piece to get a generous coating while continuing to cook.
- Pour 1 tablespoon soy sauce into the skillet, gently stirring to coat the chicken and enhance its deep flavor profile.
- Introduce sliced bell pepper to the pan, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetable becomes slightly tender but maintains a crisp texture.
- Taste the dish and add salt sparingly, adjusting seasoning to your personal preference.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a serving plate immediately while piping hot, ensuring the pepper and spices are evenly distributed.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness compared to bland chicken breasts.
- Freshly ground black pepper makes a significant difference in the depth of taste for this recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and black pepper for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance the meat’s tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 497 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg