Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms dish featuring tender chicken breast cooked with aromatic black pepper, sautéed mushrooms, and green onions. Perfect served hot over rice or noodles, this savory skillet recipe combines simple ingredients to create a delicious, home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chopped green onions
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
- Heat the oil: Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet and allow it to warm up.
- Cook the chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest.
- Sauté green onions: In the same skillet, add 1 cup of chopped green onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until they soften slightly.
- Add mushrooms: Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the green onions. Stir together and cook for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown.
- Return chicken to skillet: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the mushrooms and green onions.
- Season with black pepper: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of black pepper over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Combine sauce: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Pour this sauce into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Simmer: Cook everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add more black pepper or salt if desired.
- Serve: Serve the Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms hot over cooked rice or noodles and enjoy your savory meal.
Notes
- Chicken breast can be substituted with boneless thigh meat for a juicier texture.
- Use fresh black pepper for a stronger aroma and flavor.
- Add a pinch of red chili flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding ingredients for best searing results.
