Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Black Pepper Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry, a perfect dish for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a savory black pepper sauce, enhanced by the earthy taste of fresh mushrooms and aromatic garlic and ginger. This quick and flavorful stir fry comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings when you crave something satisfying yet nutritious. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or toss it with your favorite noodles for a hearty meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 oz mixed mushrooms (shiitakes, cremini, button), thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Low-sodium soy sauce and rice grape juice vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms and green onions for 2-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Whisk together remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Return chicken to the pan with vegetables; pour in the sauce mixture. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with additional pepper or salt if needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg