Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful dish combining tender chicken strips and earthy mushrooms in a savory sauce. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, it delivers a burst of umami with every bite. This stir-fry is versatile, making it perfect for pairing with steamed rice or noodles. Packed with protein and rich textures, it’s an ideal choice for a busy weeknight dinner. The dish can be easily customized by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting spice levels. Its simplicity and deliciousness make it a family favorite that brings restaurant-quality Asian cuisine straight to your kitchen.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Slice chicken thinly for quicker cooking and better texture.
Use a hot wok or skillet to achieve the perfect stir-fry sear.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
Add a splash of sesame oil for an aromatic finish.
Swap mushrooms for other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for variety.

Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Kathie Clane

A savory, quick Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken, mushrooms, and a flavorful sauce, perfect for weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Chicken and Mushroom recipes

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound chicken breast thinly sliced
1 cup mushrooms sliced (button or shiitake)
1 bell pepper sliced (optional)
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water slurry
Salt and pepper to taste
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add mushrooms (and optional bell peppers). Stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Return the chicken to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and slurry. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.

Keyword and delicious, Asian-inspired, customizable, easy, flavorful, healthy, savory, This Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry recipe is quick, umami-packed, weeknight-friendly