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One Pot Black Pepper Chicken

A quick, savory one‑pot chicken stir‑fry flavored with ginger, garlic, and bold black pepper.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 inch ginger root fresh, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons lite soy sauce divided; optional substitute: coconut aminos, tamari, or Bragg Liquid Aminos
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar divided
  • 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet or large frying pan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together half of the soy sauce (1 1/2 tablespoons), half of the vinegar (1 1/2 tablespoons), and the coconut palm sugar (or honey) until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped ginger and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant and the garlic is just golden; do not burn.
  4. Add the marinated chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the red bell pepper strips, the remaining soy sauce (1 1/2 tablespoons), the remaining vinegar (1 1/2 tablespoons), and the freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Increase heat slightly if needed and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are softened and the chicken is cooked through (no pink inside).
  7. Serve the chicken hot over or alongside brown rice or quinoa.

Notes

  • For crisper chicken, sear on medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes without extra marinade.
  • Cook the reserved marinade in a small pot until it thickens slightly before adding to the chicken.
  • For a thicker sauce, stir a little cornstarch into the cooked marinade.