Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Black Pepper Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry, a quick and easy dish that brings together tender chicken and savory mushrooms in a flavorful black pepper sauce. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or impressive enough for entertaining guests. Combining fresh ingredients with bold spices, every bite will leave you craving more. This versatile stir fry pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it adaptable to your meal preferences. Plus, it’s packed with lean protein and vegetables, ensuring a nutritious dining experience the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4–5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 oz mixed mushrooms (shiitakes, oysters, cremini, button), thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice grape juice vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss chicken cubes with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté mushrooms and green onions until tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Whisk together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice grape juice vinegar in a bowl.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan along with the sauce mixture; stir-fry until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg