Black Pepper Chicken Mushrooms

Savory mushrooms and punchy black pepper come together for a dish you’ll want to make again and again. Juicy chicken soaks up a creamy, pepper-forward sauce, and every bite just hits the spot. Turn basic stuff sitting in your kitchen into a meal that’s tasty enough to impress your family or guests—without any fuss. After lots of time cooking Asian-style dishes, I realized fresh black pepper totally upgrades a stir-fry. Now this is my go-to whenever I want something bold and easy.

Delicious Ingredients Guide

Chicken: Grab boneless thighs or breasts—whatever you like best Mushrooms: Go for ones that look firm and clean for the freshest bite Black Pepper: Grinding it fresh makes the whole dish pop Oyster Sauce: The secret to deep, salty flavor in the sauce Soy Sauce: Look for a good one for tasty balance Cornstarch: Helps seal in chicken’s moisture and gives a great bite

Making Your Favorite Meal

Get Everything Ready First, toss chicken in cornstarch and seasonings until every piece is coated. Brown With Care Cook chicken in a couple rounds so it gets a good sear. Lay The Foundation Let onions and mushrooms fry until they smell amazing and turn golden. Whip Up The Sauce Stir together your sauces and everything else for the perfect combo. Finish Things Off Pop chicken back in and mix so everything’s covered in that yummy sauce.

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My Chinese cooking teacher always said that the wild card in stir-frying is knowing your heat. 'You’ll feel when your wok’s hot enough,' she’d say. This meal totally proves her point.

Make It Awesome

Pile it over noodles or rice so none of that tasty sauce goes to waste. Steamed greens like bok choy or broccoli boost the color and keep things healthy.

Switch It Up

Try any mushroom you’ve got, toss in bell peppers for some color, or add crisp snow peas. If you want it spicy, stir some chili oil or dry chilies right into the sauce.

Save Like A Pro

Keep leftovers in a tight container up to three days. Reheat on the stove with a bit of water so your sauce gets nice and saucy again. After tweaking this in my own kitchen more times than I can count, I found that giving each piece of the meal a little love pays off big time. It’s all about mixing tender, crispy, and savory for a dish that keeps people coming back.

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Recipe Questions & Answers

→ Can I use different mushrooms?

Go ahead and pick any mushrooms you like. Button, shiitake, or cremini are all tasty and give their own twist.

→ How do I make it gluten-free?

Just switch soy sauce to tamari and make sure your oyster sauce says gluten-free.

→ Can I make it spicier?

Want more kick? Toss in extra pepper or drop in some chili flakes or sliced chilies.

→ What's best to serve with this?

Try this with fluffy rice, or swap for noodles. Cauliflower rice is perfect if you want fewer carbs.

→ Can I meal prep this?

Definitely. Keep it chilled up to three days. Reheat it gently to keep the chicken tender.