Description
A fast, savory stir-fry with juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and bold black pepper heat—simple, glossy, and irresistible.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- Mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Onion or shallot, sliced
- Bell pepper or carrot slices
- Oyster sauce (optional)
- Cornstarch
- Water or chicken broth
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh parsley or scallions (garnish)
Instructions
- Toss chicken with a little soy sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a hot skillet and sear chicken until golden; remove.
- Add mushrooms and vegetables; sauté until browned and tender.
- Stir in garlic and cracked black pepper until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and a splash of broth; simmer briefly until glossy.
- Garnish and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to taste for desired heat.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Oyster sauce can be omitted for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg