{"id":11075,"date":"2025-08-06T11:37:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=11075"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:37:04","slug":"black-pepper-chicken-with-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=11075","title":{"rendered":"Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>200g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon oyster sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (optional, for color)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare the chicken<\/strong>: In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Set aside to marinate while prepping other ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the aromatics<\/strong>: Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 2\u20133 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook the chicken<\/strong>: Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Stir-fry for 5\u20137 minutes until golden and cooked through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add mushrooms<\/strong>: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3\u20134 minutes until tender and they release their juices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the sauce<\/strong>: Add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), and the remaining soy sauce. Sprinkle in the black pepper and stir well to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thicken the sauce<\/strong>: Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and mushrooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taste and adjust<\/strong>: Taste the dish and add salt or more pepper if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong>: Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. 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