Peppery Chicken Mushrooms (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 boneless chicken breasts, diced thinly with no skin
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch
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1 teaspoon of salt
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Ground black pepper, half a teaspoon
→ Vegetables
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1 bell pepper, red or green, sliced into strips
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3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
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1 medium-sized onion, cut into slices
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8 ounces of shiitake or button mushrooms, cut into pieces
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Optional chopped green onions for decorating the dish
→ Sauce
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2 tablespoons of oil for cooking, used in two parts
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1 teaspoon of honey
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1 tablespoon of soy sauce
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Half a teaspoon of rice vinegar
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A tablespoon of oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix the chicken pieces with the cornstarch, salt, and freshly-ground black pepper. Toss until all of it is well coated.
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Put a large pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes, stirring until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set them aside for later.
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In the same pan, heat the leftover oil. Stir-fry the onion with the bell pepper for 2-3 minutes, then throw in the garlic and mushrooms. Keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
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In a small bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and rice vinegar until it blends smoothly.
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Add the chicken back into the veggies and pour in your sauce mix. Stir it all until everything is coated well and warmed up. This only takes 1 or 2 minutes.
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Sprinkle chopped green onions on top if you’d like. Serve it hot over some steamed rice or your favorite noodles.
# Notes:
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Perfect pick for anyone cutting carbs or needing high protein.
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Best paired with rice or noodle dishes.