Sweet Black Pepper Chicken
Savor the bold and irresistible flavors of Sweet Black Pepper Chicken, a quick and easy dinner recipe that's perfect for weeknights! This dish features tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken thighs seasoned with a dash of salt, ground black pepper, and a light cornstarch coating to achieve a golden, crispy exterior. The chicken is tossed in a lusciously rich sauce made with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, and a splash of rice vinegar, perfectly balanced with the warmth of fresh ginger and garlic. Finished with a garnish of fresh green onions, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables, making it an instant dinnertime favorite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this sweet and savory recipe is a surefire way to bring bold, restaurant-quality flavor to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper, then sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar to make the sauce.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the sauce. Let it cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 4397 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 125.2 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
