Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms
If you’re craving a quick and flavorful dinner, this Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is the perfect choice! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines tender chicken and savory mushrooms in a bold peppery sauce that will leave everyone at the table wanting more. It’s versatile enough for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a great go-to recipe for families. With simple, wholesome ingredients and a customizable approach, you can adapt this delightful stir-fry to suit your taste or whatever you have on hand. Enjoy a nutritious meal that’s not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 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
- Coat the sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and half a teaspoon of black pepper.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the chicken until browned (about 4-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté onions and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce, mushroom sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and remaining black pepper in a bowl. Pour over vegetables and return chicken to the skillet.
- Toss everything together for an additional minute until heated through. Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg