Description
Heavenly Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a delightful dish that brings together tender, juicy chicken and earthy mushrooms in a savory, peppery sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, promising to tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and comforting aromas. Each bite is an experience that not only satisfies hunger but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz fresh shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sesame)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare all ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice mushrooms, and mince garlic.
- 2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3. Add chicken to the skillet in a single layer; sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Stir in sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
- 5. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch; pour over the chicken and mushrooms.
- 6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg