Savory Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms: A Flavorful 30-Minute Dish!

Savory Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms: A Flavorful 30-Minute Dish!

Summary:

This Savory Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the rich, bold flavors of black pepper and umami-packed mushrooms together in a delicious stir-fry. Juicy pieces of chicken are coated in a fragrant black pepper sauce, combined with tender mushrooms, and stir-fried to perfection. The dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. With a balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, this dish will become a family favorite!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: 320 kcal (approx.)

Courses: Main Course

Cuisines: Asian, Chinese-Inspired

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Stir-Fry:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake, sliced)
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 1 small red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 small green bell pepper (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1-inch piece ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

For the Black Pepper Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp black pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)
• ½ cup chicken broth or water
• 1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tbsp water)

Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, white pepper, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
2. Mix well to coat and let marinate for at least 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and black pepper.
4. Add the chicken broth and cornstarch slurry to the sauce and mix well. Set aside.