Name: Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry with Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: black pepper chicken stir fry
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake); 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (optional); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, finely grated; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil; 2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Description

This Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry with Mushrooms is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a bold black pepper sauce come together in under 30 minutes to create a meal that’s satisfying, healthy, and versatile. Pair it with rice or noodles for a comforting dinner that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into thin strips
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, finely grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the pan. Sauté the mushrooms, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and tender.
Return the chicken to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and mushrooms, stirring to coat evenly.
Add the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with green onions and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
Feel free to add veggies like snap peas or broccoli for extra nutrition and color.
Use tamari or coconut aminos to make this recipe gluten-free.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Stir Fry
Method: Asian-inspired
Cuisine: black pepper chicken stir fry, chicken and mushrooms, quick dinner recipe, healthy stir fry, easy chicken stir fry

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 65mg