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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe

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Savor the bold flavors of Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms, a savory and satisfying dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant vegetables come together in a savory sauce with a kick of black pepper, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Vegetables:

  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Others:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Mix sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until browned, 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside
  3. Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet with remaining oil, stir-fry onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook another 2-3 minutes
  4. Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon black pepper
  5. Combine: Add sauce to vegetables, return chicken to skillet. Toss until well-coated and heated through, 1-2 minutes
  6. Finish: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles

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Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken with Mushrooms, Stir-Fry Recipe