Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a flavorful and savory dish that combines tender chicken breast with earthy mushrooms and a zesty black pepper sauce. The sauce is simple yet bold, with a perfect balance of heat from the black pepper and richness from the soy sauce. The mushrooms add a deep umami flavor, making this dish an easy weeknight meal or a delicious dinner for special occasions. It pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.

Author: Mark's Recipe

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tsp garlic powder

For the sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp honey or sugar

2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the mushrooms:

8 oz mushrooms, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Once slightly cooled, slice the chicken into strips.

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed and sauté the sliced mushrooms, garlic, and onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.

While the mushrooms are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), black pepper, and chicken broth. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to form a slurry and add it to the sauce mixture.

Pour the sauce over the cooked mushrooms and stir to combine. Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

Add the sliced chicken back into the skillet, tossing it with the mushrooms and sauce until well-coated. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve the Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms hot, ideally over a bed of steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with additional black pepper or green onions, if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, feel free to increase the amount of black pepper or add a pinch of chili flakes. If you want a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh. This dish also works well with other vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, or snow peas. The sauce is versatile, so you can adjust the sweetness and saltiness to your taste.

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