Description
Black pepper chicken with mushrooms highlights a sharp kick of spice balanced by earthy mushrooms. A quick stir-fry that’s simple but full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Combine chicken with cornstarch and water, allowing flavors to meld for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and slightly crisp, then set aside on a plate.
- Using the same pan, sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until they become tender and release their aromatic essence.
- Reintroduce the browned chicken to the pan, creating a flavorful ensemble.
- Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sprinkle black pepper, salt, and sugar over the mixture, stirring to coat each ingredient thoroughly.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken absorbs the rich, savory seasonings and reaches optimal temperature.
- Top with freshly chopped green onions for a fresh pop of flavor.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and the mushrooms retain their succulent texture.
Notes
- Prep chicken ahead by tenderizing it with cornstarch to ensure a silky, smooth texture that absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Balance black pepper’s intensity by adjusting quantity for milder or spicier preferences, understanding each palate differs.
- Use fresh mushrooms like shiitake or cremini for deeper umami flavor and more robust culinary experience.
- Create low-carb version by replacing sugar with monk fruit sweetener and serving over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg