Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Peppers is a quick, flavorful stir‑fry featuring tender chicken, crisp bell pepper, and a bold black pepper glaze made with soy sauce and grape juice. Perfect for weeknight meals, this easy recipe serves 4, takes 10 minutes prep and 15 minutes cook, and pairs well with rice or noodles. Ideal for busy families seeking a tasty, balanced dinner in under half an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grape juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until they are tender, about 3‑4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the black pepper, soy sauce, grape juice, and salt. Cook for another 2‑3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust salt to taste. This dish freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken with Peppers, quick chicken dinner, black pepper chicken recipe, easy weeknight meals, chicken with peppers, simple chicken stir fry