Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Description
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce combines marinated, thin slices of chicken breast with fermented black beans and aromatics such as ginger, garlic, and scallions. The cooking method involves quick searing of the chicken for a tender interior and a slight char on the outside. The vegetables, including green and red bell peppers, are stir-fried briefly to retain their crunch. The sauce, flavored with Shaoxing wine and a touch of sugar, provides a balanced savory and slightly sweet profile that complements the chicken and vegetables well.
Serve the dish immediately once combined, as the stir-fry is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the chicken's tender texture and the peppers' crispness. It pairs well with steamed rice or simple noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
For the chicken marinade:
- 2 chicken breast about 12 ounces/340g, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce light
For the rest of the dish:
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 3 lices ginger (julienned)
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
- 3 scallions (chopped and separated into white and green parts)
- 3 tablespoons fermented black beans (washed and drained)
- 1 green bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and the marinade ingredients in a bowl, and mix until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat your wok over high heat, until it starts to smoke. This step is essential, as it prevents the chicken from sticking to the wok. With your spatula, spread 2 tablespoons of oil over the bottom of the wok. Add the chicken, and quickly spread the pieces into a single layer. Let the chicken cook for about 30 seconds, flip, and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. The chicken is done once it turns opaque––be careful not to overcook it. Turn off the heat, transfer the chicken to a dish, and set aside.
- Next, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger, and let it cook for 15 seconds. Next, add the garlic, the white parts of the scallions, and the black beans. Stir for another 30 seconds. Now turn up the heat to high. Add the green and red peppers, and stir fry for about a minute. Add the sugar, Shaoxing wine, salt, the chicken, 2 tablespoons of water, and the green parts of the scallion. Quickly stir-fry everything well to coat in the sauce, and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1165IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 65.7mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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