Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that will delight your taste buds. With tender chicken sliced thinly and sautéed with earthy mushrooms in a bold, peppery sauce, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying dinner that impresses family and friends alike. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your palate. Serve it over rice or noodles for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Slice the chicken breasts and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the chicken until browned (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Return chicken to the skillet with vegetables and pour in the sauce. Toss until everything is coated and heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg