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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms – Easy 25-Minute Dinner Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms stir-fry featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a bold pepper sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespooncornstarch
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 2 cupssliced mushrooms
  • 3cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonoyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 1/4 cupwater or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken:Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Sear the chicken:Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook the vegetables:In the same skillet, add onion and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Make the sauce:Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water or broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Combine:Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 2–3 more minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve:Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.
Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
Adjust pepper quantity for preferred spice level.
Add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for variety.

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