Description
A quick and flavorful Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms recipe featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and freshly cracked black pepper. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish brings bold, savory, and spicy notes together in under 30 minutes. Ideal served with rice, noodles, or veggies, it’s a versatile, family-friendly meal that feels gourmet yet simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Mushrooms
- 400g boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 200g fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Aromatics
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: A pinch of chili flakes for extra heat
Oils and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, for sautéing
- 2 green onions, finely sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice mushrooms evenly for uniform cooking. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions for garnish later.
- Sauté the Garlic and Chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic first to infuse the oil, then add chicken pieces. Cook the chicken until browned and nearly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms and Season: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and sprinkle generously with freshly cracked black pepper. Cook until mushrooms release moisture and shrink, then add soy sauce and salt to taste. Let everything cook together for 3-4 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Finish and Garnish: Once chicken is fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickened, remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and additional black pepper if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best aroma and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to brown chicken properly.
- Allow mushrooms to brown slightly for added caramelized flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity gradually to avoid over-salting.
- Let chicken rest off heat for a minute to retain juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: black pepper chicken, chicken with mushrooms, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, weeknight meal, gluten free chicken, sautéed chicken, mushroom chicken stir fry