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Black Pepper Chicken

Quick & Delicious Black Pepper Chicken for Any Weeknight

A speedy 30-minute Black Pepper Chicken stir fry that transforms your weeknight into a culinary celebration.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • to taste teaspoon Cracked black pepper Adjust based on your spice preference
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For high-heat cooking
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Can be substituted with garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced Ground ginger can be used as a substitute
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped Can be replaced with any bell pepper
  • 1 medium White onion, sliced Yellow onion can substitute
  • 2 stalks Celery, chopped You can mix in snow peas for a similar crunch
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce Provides sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seed oil Consider light olive oil as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Rice wine vinegar White vinegar can be used if needed
  • to taste teaspoon Chili powder Adjust for desired heat

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, hoisin sauce, sesame seed oil, honey, and rice wine vinegar. Mix in minced garlic, cracked black pepper, chili powder, and minced ginger. Set aside.
  2. Coat the Chicken: In another bowl, take chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, and coat with cornstarch, salt, and cracked black pepper to taste.
  3. Sauté the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary and toss in garlic, ginger, green bell pepper, onion, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth if needed.

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