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Black Pepper Chicken

A delightful dish bursting with bold flavors and tender chicken, perfect for family gatherings and easy to prepare at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper For seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For marinating
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking
  • 1 bell pepper sliced Adds texture and flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to garnish Green onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cutting your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. This ensures even cooking.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, black pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Let it sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  3. Toss in the sliced bell pepper, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serving
  1. Season with salt to taste, remove from heat, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.