One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken
One-Pot Black Pepper Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are enveloped in a rich, peppery sauce, complemented by aromatic spices and sautéed vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe offers minimal cleanup while delivering impressive taste and presentation, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic; cook until fragrant (approximately 30 seconds).
- Add seasoned chicken thighs; brown on both sides for about 6 minutes each.
- Pour in soy sauce and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer while scraping the flavorful bits from the bottom.
- Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions alongside rice or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg