Black Pepper Chicken
This flavorful Black Pepper Chicken recipe is quick, easy, and packed with deliciousness. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a savory black pepper sauce with mushrooms.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and cook until mushrooms are softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over rice.
Notes
Serve with a side of steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with extra green onions for added freshness.