Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken and earthy mushrooms in a deliciously rich, peppery sauce. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz fresh button or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and mushrooms into manageable pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Push mushrooms to one side of the skillet; add marinated chicken to the other side. Cook until browned and cooked through (approximately 7 minutes).
- Combine everything in the skillet and let simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce from the pan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider mixing in colorful vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.