Savory Pepper Chicken Mushroom Stir-fry Recipe
A quick and flavorful savory pepper chicken mushroom stir-fry featuring tender chicken breasts and a medley of vegetables in a delicious soy-based sauce. Perfect for a healthy, high-protein meal served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breasts with cornstarch, salt, and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly, which will help tenderize it and create a slight crispiness when cooked.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken slices and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the sliced onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Then add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and aromatic.
- Make the sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Combine and finish: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the chicken and vegetables are heated through and fully coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the stir-fry with chopped green onions. Serve the savory pepper chicken mushroom stir-fry hot, ideally over a bed of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Perfect for low-carb and high-protein diets.
- Can be served over rice or noodles depending on preference.
- Use fresh mushrooms like shiitake or button for the best flavor.
- Adjust black pepper quantity to taste for desired spiciness.
- Ensure chicken is sliced thinly for fast and even cooking.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free if desired.
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