Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced against the grain into 1/4” (5-mm) thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry apple juice
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, light soy sauce, dry apple juice, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Gently mix by hand until the chicken is evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat one tablespoon of peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, spreading it out into a single layer with minimal overlap. Sear for about one minute until lightly browned, then flip and cook for another minute or so until both sides are browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add an additional tablespoon of peanut oil to the skillet. Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Next, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds until they begin to soften.
- Stir the prepared sauce mixture well until any cornstarch lumps dissolve completely. Pour it into the skillet with vegetables. Stir immediately while cooking until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon. Add back in the cooked chicken, stirring quickly to ensure everything is covered in flavorful sauce.
- Once everything is well mixed, turn off heat and transfer your delicious black pepper chicken onto a serving plate immediately to prevent overcooking. Enjoy hot as a main dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg