Black Pepper Chicken With Mushrooms Recipe
This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a delicious combination of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and bold black pepper flavor. Perfect for a quick dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until fragrant and tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to your spice preference.
- Use a mix of mushrooms for added depth of flavor.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg