Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with this Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms, a dish that brings together tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a bold, peppery sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this quick recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for satisfying meals. Serve it over rice or noodles to create a hearty meal that will impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice to suit your taste, ensuring every bite is deliciously tailored to you.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Mix sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until browned (4-5 minutes); set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until softened.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Pour into skillet with vegetables.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss everything until well-coated and heated through (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and black pepper for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add additional veggies like snap peas or zucchini for more color and nutrition.