⚫🍄 Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms—a savory and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender chicken and earthy mushrooms coated in a bold black pepper sauce! A quick and satisfying meal packed with flavor. 🐔🌶️✨
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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🐔 Chicken Marinade
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp ground black pepper
🍄 Stir-Fry
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped 🧅
8 oz mushrooms, sliced 🍄
2-3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste) 🌶️
½ cup chicken broth or water
🥢 Sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
½ tsp sugar (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
🌿 Garnish (Optional)
Chopped scallions
Sesame seeds
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Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and ground black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Cook the Chicken
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the marinated chicken. Cook the chicken in a single layer, without overcrowding, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Make the Sauce
Pour the chicken broth or water into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sugar (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for a minute.
5. Thicken the Sauce
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy. Stir in the sesame oil (if using).
6. Combine and Serve
Return the cooked chicken and mushrooms to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Cook for another minute to heat through.
7. Garnish and Serve
Transfer the Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
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Savory, peppery, and utterly delicious! This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a fantastic quick and easy meal.
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