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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms – A Savory Stir Fry with Bold Flavor

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A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken and mushrooms in a bold black pepper sauce—perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)

  • ½ tsp black pepper (for marinade)

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • 2–3 cups mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil, plus more as needed

  • ½ tsp sesame oil (optional)

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth

  • ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and pepper.

  • Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

  • Heat oil, stir fry chicken until golden. Remove from pan.

  • Sauté onions, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger until soft.

  • Return chicken to pan, pour in sauce, stir until thickened.

  • Finish with sesame oil, serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Add bell peppers or snow peas for color and crunch. Use tofu for a vegetarian version. Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge.

Find it online: https://dailywholekitchen.com/black-pepper-chicken-with-mushrooms-a-savory-stir-fry-with-bold-flavor/