Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned; 4 teaspoons freshly cracked black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 30 mm piece ginger, chopped; oil, for frying; 200 ml water; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1
Put the chicken drumsticks in a dish. Combine 1 tsp of the black pepper, the turmeric, lemon juice and a pinch of salt, and rub over the chicken.
2
Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight.
3
Blend the chopped onions with the garlic and ginger and a little water to make a paste.
4
In a cast iron frying pan, dry roast the remaining pepper until it begins to smoke. Do not let it burn.
5
Heat about 2 tbslp of oil in a wok or frying pan and fry the sliced onions until they turn golden. Add the onion/garlic/ginger paste and continue frying until all the liquid has evaporated and the onion is turning brown.
6
Add about 3/4 of the roasted pepper, the chicken including all the marinade juices, 200ml water and 1/2 tsp salt.
7
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through adding a little more water if the sauce gets too thick.
8
Serve the curry hot sprinkled with the remainder of the roasted black pepper and garnish.

1196

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned, 4 teaspoons freshly cracked black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Black Pepper Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Pepper Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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