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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

A quick and satisfying stir-fry featuring succulent chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a peppery kick, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For coating the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Plus more for the sauce
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 piece bell pepper (red or green), sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced Can substitute with any type of mushroom
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided For cooking
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Coat the sliced chicken in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper until every piece is covered.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and stir-fry until it turns golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, then toss in the sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Next, add in the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and the remaining black pepper. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together until heated through, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over a bed of rice or noodles of your choice.

Notes

For a vegetarian twist, substitute the chicken with tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.