Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe. This quick and easy stir-fry combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a bold peppery sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize it with any vegetables on hand, making it an adaptable option for any occasion. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dining experience that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper (red or green)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Coat sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken until browned (4-5 minutes) 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 (2-3 minutes).
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and additional black pepper.
- Combine the sauce with vegetables in the skillet and return the chicken; toss until heated through (1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg