Description
Savor the bold flavors of Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms, a delightful stir-fry that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken paired with earthy mushrooms in a peppery sauce that packs a punch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Enjoy this nutritious and satisfying meal over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps for a light yet flavorful dish!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mushroom sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat thinly sliced chicken breasts with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until browned (4-5 minutes), then remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and stir-fry sliced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and minced garlic; cook until softened (2-3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mushroom sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper to create the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together until well-coated and heated through (1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey, beef, or tofu for variety. Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference. For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use tofu or tempeh instead.