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Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

One-pot black pepper chicken recipe is not only very quick and easy to make, but delicious as well!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed ;
  • salt to taste;
  • pepper to taste;
  • 1 red bell pepper julienned
  • 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
  • 1 yellow onion sliced;
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil divided;
  • 3 garlic cloves minced;
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced;
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce;
  • 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar;
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch;
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar;
  • 1 tbsp honey;
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper;
  • 1 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes;
  • 1 tsp sesame seed for garnish;
  • 1 tbsp green onion for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Сut the onion and bell peppers into strips.


  • Cut the chicken into cubes. Season with salt and pepper.


  • Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken cubes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.


  • Pour 1 more tbsp of sesame oil, and saute the minced ginger, and garlic until fragrant.


  • Add bell peppers and onion. Cook for 5-10 minutes until soft.


  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 additional minutes.


  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, coconut sugar, honey, black pepper, and chili pepper flakes until well combined and the sugar dissolves


  • Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.


  • Turn off the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 21.1gProtein: 25.7gFat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 918mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15.6g