Description
Sizzling Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms brings bold Asian-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table. Perfectly spiced and packed with umami, this quick weeknight meal delivers restaurant-quality taste that feels like a comforting culinary adventure right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
Seasoning and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt
Aromatics and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Green onions
Instructions
- Toss 1 pound chicken pieces with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, leaving oil and browned bits in the skillet.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon minced ginger to the same skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in 1 sliced onion, 1 sliced bell pepper, and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour ¼ cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon sesame oil over the mixture.
- Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors and reheat chicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper as needed.
- Plate the chicken and sprinkle chopped green onions on top for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or cast-iron skillet for better caramelization and deeper flavor development.
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms like shiitake or cremini for the best texture and umami profile.
- For a low-carb version, replace cornstarch with almond flour or skip the thickener entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg