Tender Chicken Breast Stir-Fry with Button Mushrooms
口蘑鸡胸肉 · pan chinese cuisine
Adapted from a community recipe on Xiachufang (original author credited in the source record). Chicken breast should be marinated in advance to absorb flavor, ensuring a tender and tasty result.
Nutrition & allergens
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Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
Techniques you'll use
- Marinating ↗
Season protein ahead with soy, wine, and starch for flavor and texture.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Clean the button mushrooms and cut them into quarters. Cut the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.
✅ Done when: Mushrooms are washed and quartered, and chicken is cut into uniform pieces.
In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, a small amount of dark soy sauce (for color), light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, cooking wine, and cornstarch. Mix well until evenly coated. Add a spoonful of vegetable oil to seal in moisture. Let marinate for about 20 minutes.
✅ Done when: Chicken is thoroughly coated with seasonings and marinated for 20 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
High heat
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken pieces.
✅ Done when: Oil is shimmering and chicken is added to the pan.
Stir-fry quickly on high heat until the chicken pieces change color and are no longer pink.
✅ Done when: Chicken has turned white and is partially cooked.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, then add the minced garlic. Sauté until lightly browned and fragrant.
✅ Done when: Garlic is golden brown and aromatic.
- 6
Step 6
Add the quartered button mushrooms to the pan with the garlic.
✅ Done when: Mushrooms are in the pan with the garlic.
Stir-fry the mushrooms until they are cooked through and softened, releasing their moisture.
✅ Done when: Mushrooms are tender and have released their juices.
- 8
Step 8
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan with the mushrooms.
✅ Done when: Chicken is combined with the mushrooms in the pan.
Stir everything together evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional light soy sauce and oyster sauce if needed. Continue to stir-fry until well combined and flavorful.
✅ Done when: Seasoning is to taste, and all ingredients are well mixed.
- 10
Step 10
Sprinkle chopped green onions over the dish. Serve hot.
✅ Done when: Green onions are garnished on top, and the dish is ready to be served.
- 11
Step 11
Enjoy the fresh, fragrant, and tender chicken breast with button mushrooms.
✅ Done when: The dish is presented and ready to enjoy.