Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a savory and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken strips with earthy mushrooms in a delicious black pepper sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Green onions, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion and mushrooms until softened.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water. Simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet. Toss with vegetables and sauce.
- Season: Add black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken and Mushrooms, Asian Chicken Recipe
