Description
Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this bold and savory Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms — a quick dinner idea that’s packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, juicy mushrooms, and a glossy black pepper sauce to create the ultimate comfort food with an irresistible kick. Whether you’re after dinner ideas for a busy weeknight or looking for food ideas that impress without the fuss, this dish hits the mark. Perfect for fans of Asian cuisine, healthy snacks, or even indulgent side dishes, this stir-fry will have you reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
500g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
200g mushrooms, halved or thickly sliced (button or cremini)
1 tbsp coarse black pepper (adjust to taste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Chopped scallions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In another bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), dark soy sauce, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics and mushrooms: In the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chili for 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken to pan. Pour in the sauce and stir-fry until evenly coated and slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes.
- Finish: Add a drizzle of sesame oil and garnish with scallions or cilantro. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner