Black Pepper Chicken Mushrooms (Print Format)

Juicy chicken strips and mushrooms in a bold black pepper sauce with soy and garlic. Quick Asian-inspired dinner.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
06 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
07 - 2 cups sliced white or cremini mushrooms
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1/4 cup water
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken strips with cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper until each piece is evenly coated. This helps create a nice texture and locks in flavor.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Toss in the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, cooking for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally until they're tender and lightly browned.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water. Mix everything together well and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix everything together so the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly.
06 - Taste and add more freshly ground black pepper as desired. Garnish with sliced green onions if you like, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

# Tips:

01 - For the most tender chicken, slice against the grain - this breaks up the muscle fibers and makes each bite more tender.
02 - The cornstarch coating helps the chicken get a nice sear and also helps thicken the sauce slightly.
03 - Don't skimp on the black pepper - it's the star of this dish and gives it that distinctive bold flavor.
04 - This dish is perfect served over steamed rice or noodles to soak up all that delicious savory sauce.

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