Description
This flavorful Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a quick and easy Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are stir-fried with earthy mushrooms and a savory black pepper sauce, creating a dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the chicken in a skillet until cooked through; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant.
- Add Mushrooms: Cook sliced mushrooms until tender.
- Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet, add sauces, sesame oil, and black pepper. Cook until flavors meld.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or chili oil.
- Chicken thighs offer more flavor and tenderness compared to chicken breast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
