Description
Silky Black Pepper Chicken delivers a spicy kick that’ll make your taste buds dance with delight. Bold flavors and tender meat create a quick dinner solution that sparks excitement at your table.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Cooking and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
Instructions
- Cut 2 boneless chicken breasts into thin strips. Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl. Coat your chicken completely in this marinade. Rest for 20 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully add your marinated chicken pieces. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until each piece develops a golden brown exterior.
- Drop 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger into the skillet. Stir quickly for 60 seconds until your kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance.
- Pour ¼ cup water into the pan. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper across the chicken. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes until your sauce thickens slightly.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Scatter ¼ cup chopped scallions across the top for a fresh, crisp finish.
- Plate your black pepper chicken over steamed rice or cauliflower rice. Enjoy your perfectly seasoned meal straight from the skillet.
Notes
- Use high-quality, freshly ground black pepper for the most robust flavor in this dish.
- When marinating chicken, let it sit at room temperature to ensure even cooking and better absorption of flavors.
- For a keto-friendly version, replace cornstarch with xanthan gum and serve over cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Slice chicken against the grain for more tender meat that absorbs the marinade and sauce more effectively.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg