Get ready for a flavor-packed delight with my Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry! This recipe brings together tender chicken and savory mushrooms, all stir-fried to perfection with garlic butter. It’s an effortless dish, bursting with freshness and nutrients, making it an ideal protein-packed side dish for any meal!
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Why I Love This Recipe
What makes my recipe is the best because it’s a breeze to whip up in 10 minutes, jam-packed with protein, and bursting with delectable flavors! How can you really beat that? It’s like a taste of hibachi heaven right in your own kitchen, inspired by my hibachi styles recipes like my popular Hibachi Chicken and Garlic Chicken Fried Rice!
Using my signature hibachi-inspired cooking technique, I’ve crafted a mouthwatering dish featuring succulent seared chicken paired with earthy mushrooms, all cooked to perfection in my renowned high-heat stir method, as showcased in my Garlic Butter Vegetable Fried Rice and Garlic Butter Vegetable Stir Fry recipes!
This dish isn’t just a side, it’s a star in its own right, whether you serve it as a standalone meal or alongside your favorite main dish. Imagine sinking your teeth into tender, savory chicken bathed in creamy garlic butter goodness—it’s a flavor explosion that’ll have you coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Chicken – skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
- Butter – salted or unsalted will both work.
- Garlic – freshly grated garlic cloves.
- Neutral Oil – no taste or flavor with high cooking temperature. Some choices are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil.
- Mushrooms – sliced common white mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms.
- Salt – sea salt preferred.
- Black Pepper – ground.
- Green Onion – chopped green onions scallions.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds – optional garnish and texture.
🍗 Chicken Note
You can use Chicken Thigh instead of chicken breast for this recipe. Both options work well and offer delicious results.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
- Wok or Deep Large Skillet
Directions
☑ Before Getting Started
It’s best to have all your ingredients prepared and ready to go. Stir-frying is a quick cooking method, so having everything at hand ensures a smooth process. Additionally, using a Wok, High Heat, and a High Smoke Point Cooking Oil is essential for achieving the desired results.
Step 1 Begin by heating a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside on a plate and drain any excess liquid from the wok.
Step 2 Next, coat the pan with oil and once oil is preheated, introduce cubed chicken, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Continue cooking on high heat for approximately 3-4 minutes until the chicken takes on a golden brown hue.
Step 3 Finally, combine the cooked mushrooms and garlic butter with the chicken, and for a delightful finishing touch, garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
🧈 Garlic Butter Pro Tip
Only add the garlic butter to the dish at the end of cooking, ensuring it’s fully melted and mixed in before removing from heat. This is to prevent the butter from burning.
Pairing Recommendations
Enhance your meal by serving this Seared Chicken with Mushrooms alongside other hibachi-style dishes like a green salad dressed in Miso Dressing or Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing. For starters, enjoy Japanese Mushroom or Chicken Soup. As the main course, consider Japanese Beef Fried Rice, rice of choice, or pan-seared chicken or steak with Hibachi Ginger Sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to microwave the butter with garlic?
Microwaving the butter with grated garlic helps infuse the butter with garlic flavor. However, you can also melt the butter on the stove and add minced garlic if preferred.
How do I know when the chicken is cooked through?
The chicken should be cooked until it forms a golden brown crust and is no longer pink in the center. You can also use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
While this dish is best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the ingredients in advance to streamline the cooking process. Just make sure to store them properly in the fridge until ready to cook.
Storage Tips
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will remain fresh for 3-5 days.
Other Recipes You Might Like
- Chicken Sesame Oil Stir Fry
- Japanese Pork Stir Fry
- Asian Ground Chicken Stir Fry
- Kielbasa Sausage Stir Fry
Watch How To Make It
Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 3/4 lbs Chicken Breast skinless and boneless
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 Garlic
- 1/2 tbsp Oil neutral flavor
- 1/2 Cup Mushrooms sliced
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Stalk Green Onion optional garnish
- 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Use a garlic press or grater to grate the garlic, wash and slice the mushrooms, and cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the butter in a bowl and microwave for 45-60 seconds until melted. Mix in the grated garlic.
- In a large skillet or wok with no oil, add the sliced mushrooms and cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender, then transfer them to a holding plate.
- In the same skillet or wok, add oil and heat it on high. Once oil is preheated, add in the cubed chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the chicken forms a golden brown crust, about 2-4 minutes.
- Add in the cooked mushrooms and garlic butter, combine well, and serve on a plate. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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