Black Pepper Chicken With Mushrooms Recipe
This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a delicious stir-fry featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a bold black pepper sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and bell peppers, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in chicken broth, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste for a milder or spicier kick.
- Use shiitake, cremini, or button mushrooms for varied flavors.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg