Description
Delicious Black Pepper Chicken featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a savory peppery sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and half the coarsely ground black pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden (about 1 minute).
- Cook Chicken: Add marinated chicken thighs and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add Remaining Black Pepper: Once cooked, sprinkle remaining black pepper over the chicken and stir well to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and let the chicken rest briefly. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute chicken thighs with skinless chicken breasts and use low-sodium soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg