This keto Black Pepper Chicken & Mushroom delivers a unique & amazing flavor with black pepper that will make your dinner a super hit. It features a protein source like chicken, low-carb & nutritious veggies like mushrooms & bell pepper, and a low-carb & delicious sauce. You may increase or decrease the content of black pepper according to your wish. This Black Pepper Chicken & Mushroom is a clean meal that satisfies your savory cravings without ruining your keto diet.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto diet
- Course: Main/Dinner
- Cuisine: Keto fusion/Asian
- Size/serving: 1 cup (around 250 g)
- Total servings: Four servings
- Time for preparation: Fifteen mins
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Working time(total): Thirty-five mins
- Mode of difficulty: Easy
- Basic mode of cooking: Stir-frying/sauteing(stovetop)
REQUIRED TOOLS:
- Spoons for measuring
- Spatula/spoons(wooden)
- A wok/skillet
- Garlic press
- A knife & a board for cutting
- Bowls for mixing
INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN STIR-FRY:
- To taste of salt
- 450 grams of chicken thighs/breasts, 1lb.
- Oil of olives/avocado, 2 tbsp.
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper(freshly ground)
- Mushrooms(white, shiitake, or cremini), 2 cups
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- Thinly sliced bell pepper
FOR SAUCE:
- Xanthan gum, a pinch
- 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos/soy sauce(low-sodium)
- Half a tsp of ginger,ground/1 tsp of freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar(rice/apple cider)
- 0.5 teaspoon of sesame oil(toasted)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SESAME OIL:
- It is not a mandatory ingredient. It brightens the flavor if used, but always use it in a small amount.
CHICKEN:
- We require chicken without bones & skin here. The people who want to go for completely lean meat use the breasts of the chicken. But we prefer chicken thighs because they give more flavor to your dish.
GINGER & GARLIC:
- They are essential in asian cuisines for their classical aroma. Always go for fresh to have more fresher aroma, but a pinch of dried powder will also work.
MUSHROOMS:
- It is a nutritious veggie that gives an umami flavor to our dish. You may use cremini mushroom, shiitake mushroom, oyster mushroom, etc.
XANTHAN GUM:
- It is a low-carb thickener we will use to thicken the gravy. You may swap it with glucomannan powder or leave it.
OIL:
- You need some oil for stir-frying. Oil of avocado will be best as it has a high smoke point. You may swap it with oil of coconut/olives if you want.
BLACK PEPPER:
- We will require the black pepper to season the black pepper chicken. We recommend that you grind black pepper right before using it. It will give stronger taste than use previously ground version.
COCONUT AMINOS:
- It is a substitute for soy sauce & gives the same taste, but is lower in sodium & sugar. You may also use tamari(gluten-free)/low-sodium version of soy sauce as a replacement.
RICE VINEGAR:
- It sparks up the flavor by increasing the acidity. You may swap it with either white wine/apple cider.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Wash the chicken & then make it into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut mushrooms &bell peppers(if using) into slices using the knife & board(cutting).
- If using the fresh version of garlic & ginger, mince it freshly.
- Now, include the ginger, coconut aminos, xanthan gum, sesame oil, & vinegar in a little bowl.
- Mix well & the sauce is ready!
- Now, include the oil in a skillet over normal-high flame.
- Include the chicken pieces (bite-sized) in that heated oil.
- Sprinkle salt & black powdered pepper(half of the full amount) on the chicken.
- Stir using a spatula at intervals & cook the chicken for around eight mins.
- As the chicken becomes tender from inside & nice and golden from outside, dish it out.
- Include one more tablespoon of oil in that same pan.
- Include mushrooms in that oil(heated) & cook for around five minutes.
- When they become tender & start to brown, add bell pepper.
- Saute for another two mins.
- At the end, include garlic & cook until it becomes fragrant.
- Now, add the chicken(cooked) back to the pan.
- Also, add the mixed sauce to them along with the black pepper(leftover).
- Stir using the spatula to mix up everything properly.
- Within around three mins, the sauce becomes thick & coats the chicken.
- Your Black Pepper Chicken & Mushroom are ready to serve!
TIPS:
- While cooking the mushrooms, don’t overcrowd the pan. Otherwise, your mushrooms will be soft, not seared properly.
- As you know that black pepper is the primary seasoning in the above recipe. Grinding it fresh right before using will give you a stronger taste.
- You may swap the protein source, like swapping chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu, in case of a vegetarian.
STORAGE DETAILS:
REFRIGERATOR:
- Pack your leftovers in a box(sealed) & transfer the same box to the refrigerator. Enjoy for around four days.
FREEZER:
- As soon as your dish attains the surrounding temperature(normal), pack it in the box(freezer-safe). Keep it in the freezer for around sixty days.
REHEATING:
- Reheat the defrosted/refrigerated dish in the skillet along with a little water/chicken broth over the stovetop.
FAQs:
Will canned mushrooms work?
- You may use the canned mushrooms, but they will make your dish moist. It is better to use fresh mushrooms.
How can I serve this dish?
- This dish best pairs with steamed/stir-fry greens, cauliflower rice, or shirataki noodles.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Calories: ~280 kilocalories
Carbs(total): Six grams
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbohydrates: Four grams
Fats: 16 grams
Proteins: Twenty-eight grams
Sodium: 550 mg
Sugar: One gram
