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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms - A Quick Weeknight Delight

This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick, comforting meal, perfect for weeknight dinners, with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a velvety black pepper sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with shrimp or flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch helps create a crispy coating
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances all flavors in the dish
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper use freshly ground for best flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion any variety can be used
  • 1 medium bell pepper can swap for other varieties or fresh chili
  • 8 ounces mushrooms shiitake or button mushrooms are ideal
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons green onions for garnish, optional
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low-sodium can be used
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce substitute with mushroom sauce for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon honey can be replaced with agave syrup or omitted
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar white vinegar can be used as an alternative
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil can replace with sesame oil for extra flavor

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well-coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer and sear for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high. Toss in sliced onion and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and additional black pepper in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet with vegetables, stirring well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes on high heat until heated through.
  6. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the stir-fry before serving. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or alongside rice noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Taste the sauce before adding it to the skillet and adjust sweetness or saltiness to suit your palate.

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