Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

AuthorSusan LeeCategory, , , DifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 bell pepper, diced
 1 onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
 1 teaspoon sugar
 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Green onions for garnish
1

Marinate the Chicken:

Optional: Marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15-30 minutes.

2

Stir-Fry the Chicken:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3

Cook the Vegetables:

Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry the bell pepper and onion for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

4

Add the Black Beans and Sauces:

Stir in the fermented black beans, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Cook for a minute to blend the flavors.

5

Combine Chicken and Sauce:

Return the chicken to the wok. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

6

Thicken the Sauce:

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

7

Finish and Serve:

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Ingredients

 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 bell pepper, diced
 1 onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
 2 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
 1 teaspoon sugar
 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Green onions for garnish

Directions

1

Marinate the Chicken:

Optional: Marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15-30 minutes.

2

Stir-Fry the Chicken:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3

Cook the Vegetables:

Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry the bell pepper and onion for a few minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

4

Add the Black Beans and Sauces:

Stir in the fermented black beans, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Cook for a minute to blend the flavors.

5

Combine Chicken and Sauce:

Return the chicken to the wok. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

6

Thicken the Sauce:

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

7

Finish and Serve:

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
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