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black pepper chicken with mushrooms

Tender chicken and mushrooms stir-fried in a bold, aromatic black pepper sauce with garlic, ginger, and savory soy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Stir Fry
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; set aside.
  2. Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Sear chicken until browned; remove from pan.
  4. Sauté mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.
  5. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
  6. Return chicken to pan and pour in sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with black pepper and simmer until thickened.
  8. Serve over rice, garnished with green onions.

Notes

Freshly cracked black pepper is essential for full flavor.