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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms Dish

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

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4.6 from 83 reviews

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 200g mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are caramelized and moisture is released (4-5 minutes).
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and mushrooms in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve garnished with chopped green onions over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  •  For added color and nutrition, consider substituting mushrooms with bell peppers or broccoli.
  •  Fresh herbs such as basil or cilantro can brighten the dish further.
  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg