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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (豉椒鸡球)

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.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Marinate
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 637 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

Instructions

Marinate the chicken
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  1. 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.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of oil. Stir to distribute evenly. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
Sear the chicken
  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.