🍽️ Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms
Savory, Saucy, and Ready in 30 Minutes!
Servings: 4
✅ Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced (optional, for added color)
2 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended for depth of flavor)
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp grated ginger (fresh or ground)
2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, to thicken sauce)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Prep the chicken:
Toss chicken with a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger.
Sear the chicken:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the vegetables:
Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Stir-fry onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper until soft and slightly caramelized, about 4–5 minutes.
Bring it together:
Return the chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and black pepper. Toss everything well to combine.
Thicken the sauce (optional):
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1–2 minutes.
Serve:
Best over steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite stir-fry base.