Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a delicious meal after a long day. That’s why I love my Peppery Chicken Mushrooms! This dish is not only quick to prepare, but it also bursts with flavor, making it a perfect solution for those hectic weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, diced thinly with no skin
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, red or green, sliced into strips
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
- 1 medium-sized onion, cut into slices
- 8 ounces of shiitake or button mushrooms, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons of oil for cooking, used in two parts
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- Optional chopped green onions for decorating the dish
Instructions
- Mix the chicken pieces with the cornstarch, salt, and freshly-ground black pepper. Toss until all of it is well coated.
- Put a large pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes, stirring until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set them aside for later.
- In the same pan, heat the leftover oil. Stir-fry the onion with the bell pepper for 2-3 minutes, then throw in the garlic and mushrooms. Keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and rice vinegar until it blends smoothly.
- Add the chicken back into the veggies and pour in your sauce mix. Stir it all until everything is coated well and warmed up. This only takes 1 or 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions on top if you’d like. Serve it hot over some steamed rice or your favorite noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of black pepper to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- For a spicier version, add some chili flakes or fresh chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg