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A delectable plate of Black Pepper Chicken, a savory Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful black pepper sauce.

Irresistible Black Pepper Chicken

Discover the secrets to crafting an irresistible Black Pepper Chicken dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe combines the bold flavors of black pepper, soy sauce, and brown sugar to create a symphony of taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Equipment

  • Shallow bowl
  • Large skillet or wok
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the chicken, black pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
  6. Serve the Black Pepper Chicken immediately, over steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Notes

The key to unlocking the full potential of black pepper is in the way it is used. By marinating the chicken in a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic, the piperine in the black pepper can truly shine, enhancing the other flavors and tenderizing the meat. Searing the chicken over high heat to achieve a golden-brown crust, and then simmering it in a rich, slightly thickened broth, allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to coat every bite.