Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a savory delight that combines tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a peppery sauce. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, making it an excellent choice to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create a memorable meal that fills your home with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; pour over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with green onions before serving hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg