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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Delicious Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Made Easy

This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe is a comforting, delicious stir fry ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or sunflower oil
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast (Boneless and Skinless) Turkey breast or tofu can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium is a healthy alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Water To dissolve cornstarch
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For additional heat

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat for another minute.
  2. Add bite-sized pieces of chicken breast to the skillet in a single layer. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. If using, add chopped green onions to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the mushrooms. Sprinkle black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with water until smooth. Add to the skillet with chicken broth and soy sauce. Stir for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and serve the Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Avoid overcooking mushrooms for best texture. Adjust black pepper to your taste preference. When mixing cornstarch with water, ensure it's well done to avoid lumps.

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