Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for Easy Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Mix well and let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and honey (if using), stirring to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the black pepper chicken over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For added heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce when cooking.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg