Description
Discover the delightful One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken Recipe, designed for those who crave a quick yet flavorful meal. This dish brings together succulent chicken and vibrant vegetables harmoniously seasoned with aromatic spices. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 25 minutes, you can easily whip up this tasty stir-fry on busy weeknights or for casual gatherings. The beauty of this recipe lies in its one-pot convenience, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying meal without extensive cleanup. Versatile and customizable, feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 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 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional garnishes: sesame seeds and green onions
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice the onion and bell peppers into strips and cube the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken cubes and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of sesame oil along with minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add vegetables: Toss in the bell peppers and onion; cook until softened (5-10 minutes).
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet with vegetables and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Create sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, coconut sugar, honey, black pepper, and crushed red chili flakes.
- Thicken sauce: Pour the mixture over chicken and veggies; cook until thickened while stirring occasionally.
- Final touches: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what’s available or in season. For increased heat, add more crushed red chili flakes or fresh chilis to taste.