Black Pepper Chicken With Mushrooms
This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a spicy black pepper kick. Served with rice or noodles, it’s a perfect, comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms cremini, button, or shiitake work well
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce optional, for added umami
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to balance flavors
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Combine sliced chicken, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix to coat evenly and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes, then add sliced mushrooms. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic (if using), soy sauce, and sugar. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or soy sauce. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with extra black pepper or green onions.