Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms, a perfect blend of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms stir-fried in a bold, peppery sauce. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. The rich flavors of black pepper combined with savory sauces create a delightful dish that will impress everyone at your table. Plus, its versatility allows you to adapt the ingredients to suit your tastes, making it a go-to meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Coat sliced chicken in cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until browned (4–5 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry onion and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes; add mushrooms and garlic and cook until softened (another 2–3 minutes).
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
- Combine sauce with vegetables; return chicken to skillet and toss to coat evenly (1–2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg