Black Pepper Chicken
This Black Pepper Chicken packs 30g protein into just 301 calories per serving — a lean base meal for anyone prioritizing fat loss. Four servings prepare quickly on the stovetop, pairing efficiently with carbs to hit your macros while keeping prep time minimal.
Ingredients
- •Peanut Oil, Refined(30g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Celery(800g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Cornstarch(15g)
- •Oyster sauce(15g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •2 teaspoons freshly-cracked black pepper (or more to taste)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(1g)
- •Sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan or wok. Add chicken and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a clean plate, and set aside.
- 2Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the sauté pan, along with the bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic. Sauté for 5-6 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3Meanwhile, as the veggies are sautéing, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, vinegar, black pepper and ginger in a small bowl until combined.
- 4Once the veggies are ready go to, add the chicken and sauce mixture to the pan, and stir until the veggies and chicken are evenly coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Taste, and season with extra soy sauce and/or black pepper as desired.
- 5Remove from heat, and serve immediately, sprinkled with your desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
301
calories
30g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 2.0g
- Sodium
- 859 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
4 servings per batch · ~378g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Black Pepper Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 30g of protein and 301 calories, with 11g fat and 21g carbs. This is a lean, calorie-controlled option with solid protein content.
How long does Black Pepper Chicken take to prep?
Listed as quick prep and yields 4 servings on the stovetop, making it fast to execute for multiple dinners or lunch boxes in a single prep session.
Is Black Pepper Chicken good for fat loss?
At 301 calories and 30g protein per serving, this recipe is well-suited for cutting phases where you need high protein with minimal calories. The macro profile supports aggressive calorie deficits while preserving muscle mass.
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