Description
This Garlic Black Pepper Chicken is a flavorful and crispy dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs, seasoned and pan-fried to perfection. Coated in a savory black pepper sauce with a hint of sweetness from honey and ketchup, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to season
- 1.5 tbsp butter
For the Black Pepper Sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tbsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2.5 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper evenly.
- Prep the pan: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken skin side down in the hot pan. Pan-fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, minced garlic, honey, and ketchup; mix well.
- Prepare the sauce base: Turn the heat to medium, add butter to the pan, and pour in the sauce mixture. Let it simmer for 1 minute to thicken slightly.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the chicken to the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side in the sauce to coat evenly and reheat.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice tolerance.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to retain its tenderness.
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
