Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
Sautéed chicken and mushrooms come together in a savory and slightly spicy black pepper sauce, making this Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms a flavorful and easy-to-make dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: 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.
- Cook the chicken: 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.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet and sauté the onion and mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Add the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
- Season with black pepper: Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions if desired and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Rice or Noodles: Serve with steamed white rice, brown rice, or your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your spice preference.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add additional veggies such as bell peppers or broccoli for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg