Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Black Pepper Honey Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and spicy glaze. Infused with the rich flavors of honey, black pepper, and fresh aromatics like garlic and ginger, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Combine soy sauce, honey, black pepper, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same pan, pour in leftover marinade and simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet to coat with sauce; cook for another few minutes until heated through.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg