Easy Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
This quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a delightful dinner option!
Ingredients
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- 2boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 1 tablespooncornstarch
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 1onion, chopped
- 2 cupssliced mushrooms
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonoyster sauce
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- 1/4 cupwater or chicken broth
Instructions
- Begin by prepping the chicken. In a medium-sized bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken breasts with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. This coating will improve the flavor and give the chicken a crispy texture.
- Next, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Notes
This dish can be doubled or halved and is perfect for families or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 36 g