Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a peppery sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, providing an impressive presentation without the hassle. With bold flavors and versatility, you can pair it with rice or noodles for a complete meal. Delight your family or guests with this memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for an additional 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch; pour over the chicken mixture in the skillet.
- Stir well to combine and thicken before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg