Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish, this Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick and easy Asian-inspired stir-fry that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a savory black pepper marinade and combined with earthy mushrooms, creating a deliciously fragrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add marinated chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Return chicken to the pan, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Cook until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste for desired spice level.
- Chicken breast can be used as a substitute for thighs.
- Enhance with bell peppers or snap peas for additional color and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
