black pepper chicken 🍗/kali mirch chicken masala

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

Slice chicken breast into thin strips.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced onion, bell pepper, and carrots.

Stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Return chicken to the skillet with vegetables.

Add chicken broth, rice vinegar, and sugar; stir to combine.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Drizzle sesame oil and mix well.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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