Description
This Easy Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a quick and delicious stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken and savory mushrooms, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, sliced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the sliced chicken with soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste, and stir everything together.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced chili peppers.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg