Categories 30 Minutes or Less, Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes

Garlic Black Pepper Chicken

by Annmarie

Tender, juicy, and packed with bold flavors, Garlic Black Pepper Chicken is a must-try dish that comes together in under 20 minutes! Inspired by Taiwanese night market black pepper sauce and sizzling chicken steak, this recipe delivers a buttery, garlicky, and peppery kick that pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice.

The best part? You likely already have all the ingredients in your kitchen! With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this dish is an easy go-to for weeknight dinners. Make it once, and you’ll want it on repeat—trust me, you’ll be hooked!

Garlic Black Pepper Chicken

Garlic Black Pepper Chicken

Garlic Black Pepper Chicken

Tender, juicy, and packed with bold flavors, Garlic Black Pepper Chicken is a must-try dish that comes together in under 20 minutes! Inspired by Taiwanese night market black pepper sauce and sizzling chicken steak, this recipe delivers a buttery, garlicky, and peppery kick that pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 piece boneless skin-on chicken thigh
  • Salt and Pepper to season
  • 1.5 tbsp Butter

Black Pepper Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp Black Pepper adjust to your spice tolerance
  • 1.5 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2.5 tbsp Ketchup

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a pan, add in oil, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the chicken, skin side facing down.
  3. Pan-fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until chicken skin is crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. Mix black pepper, minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, and ketchup in a bowl.
  5. urn the heat up to medium and add butter into the pan. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Add the chicken back in and cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice tolerance.

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