Creating Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is a breeze with these detailed steps:

1. Prep Ingredients: Start by cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Add Mushrooms: Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Season: Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle in the freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
7. Finish Cooking: Let everything cook together for another 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the mushrooms are tender.
8. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

By following these instructions, you’ll have a delicious dish ready to impress everyone at the dinner table.