Description
This savory black pepper chicken features tender meat enveloped in a zesty sauce, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp fresh black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and ginger finely.
- 2. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger. Add chicken thighs to the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 4. Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and add freshly cracked black pepper. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- 5. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir into simmering sauce to thicken.
- 6. Serve: Transfer chicken to plates or serve directly from skillet, drizzling extra sauce on top. Garnish with sliced scallions if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg