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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Savory Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms in 30 Minutes

This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a delightful and quick meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Can substitute with shrimp or beef
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch For crispy texture
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Use freshly ground
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or sweet for best results
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Red or green works wonderfully
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Shiitake or button mushrooms recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions Chop finely
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Use for stir-frying

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and combine with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the coated chicken for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add more oil, then sauté sliced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Introduce mushrooms and minced garlic; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
  5. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Combine chicken with sautéed vegetables and pour the sauce over. Toss together, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor. Enjoy this dish immediately for the best experience.

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