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Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

This Best Black Pepper Chicken Recipe delivers quick, flavorful results for weeknight dinners using simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Cook the marinated chicken in a single layer for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drizzle remaining marinade over the chicken while cooking for an additional 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 36gFat: 11g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables or swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp for different flavors.

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