Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Here’s a flavorful Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe that’s quick and delicious—perfect for a weeknight dinner:

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins

🍽 Serves: 2–3

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for a touch of sweetness)

• 1–1½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 tbsp water

Other ingredients:

• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 1–2 cups mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced

• 1 green bell pepper (optional), sliced

• Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken:

   • In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), black pepper, sugar, and water.

3. Stir-fry the chicken:

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. Sauté aromatics and mushrooms:

   • In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.

   • Add garlic, ginger, and onions. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

   • Add mushrooms (and bell pepper if using) and cook until mushrooms are tender (3–4 minutes).

5. Combine everything:

   • Return the chicken to the pan.

   • Pour in the sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients.

   • Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

6. Serve:

   • Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.

   • Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.