Description
Black Pepper Chicken delivers a spicy kick that will totally wake up your taste buds and make your dinner table come alive with bold flavor. Packed with aromatic spices and tender chicken, this quick and zesty meal comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- Salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until surface shimmers slightly.
- Drop minced garlic and ginger into hot oil, stirring continuously for 30 seconds until their aroma releases and they turn golden.
- Carefully add 1 lb diced chicken breast to the pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure maximum contact with hot surface.
- Allow chicken to sear for 3-4 minutes without moving, creating a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Flip chicken pieces and cook additional 3 minutes until exterior turns crispy and golden.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons black pepper across chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour 1 tablespoon soy sauce over chicken, creating a rich caramelizing effect.
- Toss sliced bell pepper and onion into the skillet, stirring to combine with chicken.
- Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, watching vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to confirm complete cooking.
- Taste and add salt as needed, adjusting seasoning to your preference.
- Remove from heat and let rest 2 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Notes
- Use fresh cracked black pepper for the most robust flavor and aromatic punch.
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- For a lighter version, swap regular soy sauce with low-sodium soy sauce and use skinless chicken breast.
- If cooking for someone with gluten sensitivity, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg