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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms: Quick and Juicy Delight

A quick and comforting dish featuring black pepper chicken and mushrooms, delivering an umami explosion in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts can substitute with tofu or shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust based on soy sauce's saltiness
For the Vegetables
  • 8 ounces mushrooms any variety works well
  • 1 medium bell pepper use any color or omit
  • 1 medium onion can substitute with green onions
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced preferred
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly minced preferred
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil any neutral oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil can be omitted
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Marinate the chicken by combining pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, black pepper, and salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Combine cooked chicken with vegetables, add broth and sesame oil, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate chicken for up to 2 hours. Monitor seasoning due to saltiness of soy sauce.

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