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Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

A savory stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a bold black pepper sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 8 oz shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
  2. Slice the shiitake mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion.
  3. Mince the garlic and ginger.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, and chicken broth until well combined.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken strips and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the sliced mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger to the wok.
  2. Stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
  2. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  3. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to taste.

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