Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a savory and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender sliced chicken breasts cooked to perfection with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and a savory sauce enriched with soy, oyster, and sesame oils, finished with fresh black pepper and garnished with green onions. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines bold flavors with a comforting texture, and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Oil and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. In a bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for about 5 minutes, or until softened and golden.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in the minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer until it slightly thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat the chicken and vegetables in the flavorful sauce.
- Season: Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions, if desired, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper for more or less heat.
- For added flavor, include a dash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of sugar in the sauce.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
