Description
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with earthy mushrooms, known for its bold taste from freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams (1 lb) chicken thighs: Boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 tablespoons black pepper: Freshly ground.
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce: Low-sodium optional.
- 3 cloves garlic: Minced.
- 1 tablespoon ginger: Minced.
- 250 grams (about 9 oz) mushrooms: Sliced (button or shiitake).
- 3 green onions: Chopped, with white and green parts separated.
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil: For flavor.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil: For cooking.
- Salt: To taste (optional).
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and marinating it with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, clean and slice the mushrooms.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the reserved marinade and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Add the white parts of the green onions and cook for another minute.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the dish, stir, and garnish with the green parts of the green onions before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh mushrooms for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Black Pepper Chicken, Mushrooms, Asian Cuisine, Quick Dinner, Stir-fry