Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (豉椒鸡球)
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Marinate
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
637 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (豉椒鸡球)
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5 ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to cook chicken with black bean sauce stir-fry. It’s simple but by no means short on flavor.
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Ingredients
To marinate
- 13 oz chicken skinless, boneless thighs, or breasts
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
To stir-fry
- 1½ tablespoon neutral cooking oil divided
- 3 stalks scallions cut in sections diagonally
- 2 fresh chili peppers or 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoon homemade black bean sauce see note if using shop-bought one
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Instructions
Marinate the chicken
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks then put them into a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and water. Mix very well so that the chicken is well coated and becomes sticky.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil. Stir to distribute evenly. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
Sear the chicken
- Heat an empty wok/skillet over high heat until smoking hot, then pour in 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat a large area (If using cookware with a non-stick coating, add oil first then heat up).
- Add the marinated chicken. Spread it into a single layer and leave it to sear. Once the bottom side turns pale, flip and stir to quickly sear other sides.
- Dish out the chicken as soon as there is no more pinkness to be seen (It is not yet cooked inside at this stage).
Combine the dish
- Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil to the wok/skillet. Put in scallions and chili pepper. Stir and toss over high heat for about 30 seconds, or until the scallions start to wilt.
- Put the chicken back in the wok, then add black bean sauce. Stir fry for a further one minute until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice, alone or with other savory dishes.
Notes
- Shop-bought black bean sauce is usually much saltier than the homemade version that I use for this recipe. I suggest you add 1 tablespoon first, then taste and adjust as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
637kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1074IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1074IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
36 reviews
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