Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
• 200 g mushrooms, halved or thickly sliced (button or cremini)
• 1 tbsp coarse black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 red chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Chopped scallions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine diced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add garlic, ginger, and marinated chicken. Cook until chicken is browned.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms and sauce: Add mushrooms, black pepper, red chili, and salt. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and cook until mushrooms are tender.

4. 4

   Serve: Garnish with scallions or cilantro and serve hot.