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Chicken with Mushrooms

Savory Chicken with Mushrooms: Quick and Delicious Home Cooking

This Chicken with Mushrooms is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Substitute with shrimp or beef strips if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Coats the chicken for tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color works.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Shiitake or button varieties recommended.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Chopped for garnish.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari to keep it gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Can be omitted for vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Lemon juice can substitute if needed.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Opt for high smoke point oils like canola or peanut.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Coat the Chicken: Slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper with chicken.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, add chicken, stir-fry until cooked, and set aside.
  3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat oil, add onion and bell pepper, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Mushrooms and Garlic: Stir in mushrooms and garlic, cook until tender.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and remaining pepper.
  6. Combine All Ingredients: Pour the sauce over vegetables, add back chicken, and toss together.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve over jasmine rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is at room temperature for even cooking. Prepare ingredients in advance for efficient cooking.

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