A quick, flavorful stir-fry of chicken and mushrooms glazed in a savory black pepper sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect with rice or noodles.
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinade)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp light soy sauce (for sauce)
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sugar
½–1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1–2 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp sesame oil
Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Stir-fry chicken until browned and just cooked. Remove and set aside.
Sauté mushrooms until browned, then add garlic and ginger. Cook until aromatic.
Return chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir and cook until thickened, 2–3 minutes.
Drizzle sesame oil over the top and serve warm.