Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast, vibrant bell peppers, and a kick of black pepper, making it a delightful weeknight dinner or elegant gathering staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine your sliced chicken, black pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then stir occasionally until cooked through.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in your sliced bell pepper and onion, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Incorporate the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for an additional minute.
- Finish with broth: Pour in the chicken broth, gently stirring to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt as needed, then serve warm.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg