Easy Black Pepper Chicken and Mushrooms
Easy Black Pepper Chicken and Mushrooms is a savory skillet dish made with tender chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Slice the boneless skinless chicken breasts into thin strips.
- Place the sliced chicken in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to the chicken.
- Toss until the chicken is evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the coated chicken to the skillet in an even layer.
- Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet.
- Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are golden.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water.
- Mix thoroughly to combine the sauce ingredients with the onion and mushrooms.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Continue simmering for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Toss the chicken, mushrooms, and onion together until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
To make this Easy Black Pepper Chicken and Mushrooms gluten free, use certified gluten-free cornstarch.
Replace regular soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce.
Use a certified gluten-free oyster sauce, or substitute with a gluten-free stir-fry sauce if needed.
Confirm that the sesame oil, vegetable oil, spices, mushrooms, garlic, onion, chicken, and green onions are gluten free and free from gluten-containing additives.
Serve with gluten-free rice, rice noodles, or certified gluten-free noodles.
Use clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and serving dishes to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease.