Description
A flavorful and savory garlic black pepper chicken recipe featuring crispy-skinned thighs cooked to perfection and coated in a rich black pepper sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying main dish that combines bold spices with tender chicken.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to season
Black Pepper Sauce
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 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 both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and ensure a tasty crust.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken skin side down. Pan-fry for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix black pepper, minced garlic, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, and ketchup in a bowl until well combined.
- Simmer the sauce: In the same pan, add butter and melt over medium heat. Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 1 minute to develop flavors.
- Combine and cook: Return the chicken to the pan. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until fully cooked and coated with sauce.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice tolerance.
- Ensure chicken skin is crispy before flipping to preserve texture.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
