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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

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A delightful stir-fry combining tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for coating the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 piece bell pepper (red or green), sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce can be gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce can be gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper until each piece is evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes or until it's browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry the sliced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and the remaining teaspoon of black pepper.
  5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables, return the cooked chicken to the skillet, and toss together until well-coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For best results, ensure your skillet is hot enough before adding the chicken to achieve a nice brown color. Adjust black pepper according to heat preference.
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