Black Pepper Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Black Pepper Chicken combines tender chicken with a rich, peppery sauce that's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Bursting with flavor and fresh vegetables, this dish will satisfy your cravings and make your taste buds dance. Make it tonight for a meal that’s quick, delicious, and sure to impress!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ medium yellow onion sliced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water or chicken stock
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a skillet, heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from skillet onto a plate and set aside.
- To the same pan, add more olive oil. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add green bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes. Then add yellow onion and celery. Cook until veggies are cooked but not completely soft.
- Add black pepper and salt and stir.
- Give the sauce mixture a few stirs and add it to veggies, along with the chicken. Stir everything together and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve with rice, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Tip 1: Make sure to use low-sodium soy sauce. Regular is very salty.
- Tip 2: Please note that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate.