Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms
A quick and flavorful dish with tender chicken and savory mushrooms, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper plus freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 piece 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
- 1 garnish Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. In a bowl, combine the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet and add the onion and mushrooms. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
- Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions if desired and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
Make sure to slice the chicken thinly for quicker cooking. You can adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference. Always let your skillet preheat before adding the chicken for a nice sear.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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