Description
Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry brings together tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a quick, satisfying dinner that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Sizzling in a hot wok with bold seasonings, this weeknight favorite delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set the mixture aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Add 2 sliced chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently until your chicken turns golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the same skillet.
- Toss in 1 thinly sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until your kitchen fills with a fragrant aroma.
- Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables maintain a crisp texture.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour prepared sauce over everything. Stir thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and all ingredients to heat through completely.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Make sure your skillet or wok is really hot before adding ingredients for the best sear and caramelization on the chicken and vegetables.
- Cut chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes so they cook evenly and look attractive on the plate.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- If fresh mushrooms feel expensive, frozen sliced mushrooms work perfectly and save time chopping.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg