Soy-Free Pepper Chicken

Discover the perfect blend of bold flavors and allergy-friendly cooking with this Soy-Free Pepper Chicken recipe—a savory and satisfying dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Made with juicy chicken breast, aromatic spices like garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, and colorful strips of fresh red and green bell peppers, this recipe skips the soy sauce and uses chicken stock for a deliciously rich flavor. A quick cornstarch slurry creates a luscious, velvety sauce that coats every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or your favorite vegetable sides. Packed with protein, easy to make, and completely soy-free, it’s a flavorful twist on classic pepper chicken that everyone can enjoy!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well.

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips, and chop the onion into wedges.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the onions and bell peppers, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the chicken stock.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

Step 10

Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

Step 11

Reduce the heat and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 13

Serve hot over rice or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1327.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1205.5

Total Fat 49.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 411.4mg	0%
Sodium 3995.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 146.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 190.0mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2284.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 47.9%

Carbs: 15.9%