Black Pepper Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken features tender, lightly fried thigh pieces tossed with bell peppers and onions in a pepper-forward soy and Shaoxing wine sauce. The savory, garlicky glaze is balanced by a touch of oyster sauce and warmth from ginger, making it bold yet comforting. Serve it hot over steamed white rice for a quick weeknight stir-fry with takeout-style flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Pepper Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
For the chicken coating, whisk the cornstarch, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and pepper together in a large bowl. The mixture will be quite thick. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and stir to coat the chicken. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, for the Black Pepper Sauce, whisk the chicken broth, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken. Cook and stir until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the Black Pepper Sauce and cook until the sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Cook and stir until all ingredients are coated with the sauce. Serve immediately over cooked white rice.
- Calories 783.49 kcal High 39%
- Protein 36.55 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 125.81 g 46%
- Total Fat 19.36 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.93 mg High 34%
- Sodium 857.36 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 7.94 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 12.76 g --
- Added Sugars 3.83 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 50.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.8 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 70.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 319.58 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 141.94 mg Good Source 158%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Black Pepper Chicken is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cornstarch, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 783.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Pepper Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cornstarch, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Pepper Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 783.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Pepper Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Black Pepper Chicken healthy?
- Black Pepper Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 783.49 calories and 36.55 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 857.36 mg (37% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.5 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.83 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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