- Chicken Preparation Foundation:
- Slice chicken breasts into uniform thin strips for even cooking throughout. Coat thoroughly with cornstarch, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in large bowl, ensuring every piece gets evenly covered for optimal searing and flavor capture.
- Perfect Chicken Searing:
- Heat one tablespoon vegetable oil in wide skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken in single layer without overcrowding and cook undisturbed for two minutes to develop golden crust.
- Golden Browning Technique:
- Flip chicken pieces and continue cooking for five to seven additional minutes until all sides turn golden brown and internal temperature reaches one hundred sixty-five degrees. Remove to plate and cover lightly.
- Vegetable Cooking Method:
- Add second tablespoon oil to same skillet and increase heat slightly. Add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, stirring frequently for five minutes until onions become translucent and mushrooms release their moisture.
- Aromatic Garlic Integration:
- Add minced garlic directly to vegetables and cook until fragrant and sizzling. This timing prevents garlic from burning while building aromatic foundation for sauce development.
- Sauce Component Assembly:
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and water into skillet while stirring continuously. Allow flavors to meld together while mixture begins simmering and reducing slightly.
- Sauce Thickening Process:
- Simmer sauce for two minutes until it reduces and develops glossy appearance that coats vegetables beautifully. The sauce should cling nicely without being too thick or watery.
- Final Chicken Integration:
- Return seared chicken to skillet and stir gently to coat every piece with sauce. Allow everything to bubble together for one minute to ensure hot, even finish throughout.
- Fresh Pepper Finishing:
- Generously crack fresh black pepper over entire dish while still hot in skillet. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper according to preference.
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