Black Pepper ChickenSlim-Me-Go

China

Breakfast

Posted: 2024-06-11

Black Pepper Chicken

Method:

Grilling/Broiling

This savory, spicy, and saucy Chinese-American inspired stir fry makes for the ideal crowd pleasing weeknight meal or Sunday night meal prep menu item. Stir fry is already quick and easy, but there are a few tips and tricks that will make you forget all about your favorite takeout spot.

Preparation

Step 1

Make the marinade: In a large shallow dish, add the soy sauce, rice wine (or sherry), sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and salt and whisk to combine. Add 6 tablespoons of cornstarch and whisk to combine, breaking up any lumps of cornstarch. Add the diced chicken to the cornstarch mixture and toss to combine. Spread into a single layer and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Make the sauce: Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk to combine all of the sauce ingredients. Set aside.

50 calories

Other Nutrition Info

16g Fat

30g Carbs

6g Protein

Ingredients for 2 servings

3 tbsp. low-sodium dark soy sauce

3 tbsp. rice wine (dry sherry works too)

1 tsp. sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 c. cornstarch, divided

1 1/2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into ½ pieces