Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

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

Marinate the Chicken:

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

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.

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.

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.

Combine Chicken and Sauce:

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

Thicken the Sauce:

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

Finish and Serve:

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

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

170g

Amount per serving
Calories350

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%

Total Sugars 3g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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