Description

This Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a fast and flavorful one-pan meal that brings bold peppery spice, juicy chicken, and umami-packed mushrooms together. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles and comes together in just under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)

2 tbsp oil (avocado or sesame)

8 oz mushrooms, sliced (baby bella or cremini preferred)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and black pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Sear Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add another tbsp of oil. Sauté mushrooms until browned and tender.
Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Combine & Sauce: Return chicken to the pan. Add the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a bit more black pepper. Stir everything together and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Serve: Spoon over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with herbs if desired.