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Easy Black Pepper Chicken

A quick, bold skillet meal featuring tender chicken pieces in a pepper-forward sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 tablespoons black pepper (freshly ground if possible)
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the pan.
  5. Stir to coat and allow to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.

Notes

For best results, pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure a nice sear. Use freshly ground black pepper for optimal flavor.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken, quick meal, skillet recipe, black pepper, weeknight dinner