The Best Peppered Chicken Recipe: A Flavorful Twist on Classic Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1/8 cup ketchup
• 1/8 cup sweet chilli sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hot sauce

For the chicken

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 4 tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced/sliced)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, add the chicken with the marinade ingredients, mix well and marinate for a minimum of 1 hour.
2. Heat the oil and half of the butter in a skillet. Add the chicken pieces reserving the sauce for later and saute until golden.
3. Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
4. Add the onions and bell peppers followed by the paprika and crushed peppers.
5. Add the reserved sauce and mix well to combine
6. Taste and adjust salt as needed
7. Garnish with scallions or chopped parsley then serve and enjoy!

Peppered Chicken Recipe

A flavourful and easy-to-make dish featuring sweet, spicy and savoury chicken breast, perfect for dinner or meal prep

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 6

Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the marinade

• 1/8 cup ketchup
• 1/8 cup sweet chilli sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hot sauce

For the chicken

• 11/2 lbs chicken breasts boneless
• 4 tbsp butter divided
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large onion chopped into big chunks
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped/sliced into big chunks
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed pepper optional
• 1 tsp oregano dried
• salt to taste
• fresh parsley chopped, to garnish

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, add the chicken with the marinade ingredients, mix well and marinate for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Heat the oil and half of the butter in a skillet. Add the chicken pieces reserving the sauce for later and saute until golden.
• Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant
• Add the onions and bell peppers followed by the paprika and crushed peppers
• Add the reserved sauce and mix well to combine
• Taste and adjust salt as needed
• Garnish with scallions or chopped parsley then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 90gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 1703mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1653IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Easy, savoury, spicy, Stir Fry, Sweet

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Variations and Tips:

• Substitute chicken thighs or legs for a different texture.
• Mix different coloured bell peppers for a colour pop
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.