Chicken with Garlic and Black Pepper Recipe

Name: Chicken with Garlic and Black Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken thighs; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Brown rice (optional); Chopped fresh mint, cilantro, and basil; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken thighs
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Brown rice (optional)
Chopped fresh mint, cilantro, and basil
4 lime wedges

1
Wash chicken.
2
Pat dry with paper towels.
3
Rub chicken thighs on both sides with pepper.
4
In a bowl combine the cilantro, soy sauce, sugar, chili powder, and garlic.
5
Rub garlic mixture over the chicken thighs.
6
Marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
8
Add chicken pieces, skin side down.
9
Cook until the skin is brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
10
Turn chicken over.
11
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 or 5 minutes more or until chicken thighs are cooked through.
12
Transfer chicken to a cutting board, skin side up.
13
Cut each thigh into 3 strips.
14
Serve chicken strips over brown rice if you like, sprinkle with herbs and serve with lime wedges.
15
If desired, you can make a nice sauce by pouring off the excess fat from the skillet and adding 1/4 cup water.
16
Boil over medium heat.
17
Scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
18
Let it bubble and thicken.
19
Spoon over chicken.

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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: 4 boneless chicken thighs, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Garlic and Black Pepper 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.

Chicken with Garlic and Black Pepper

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