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Tender chicken and crisp veggies tossed in a bold, savory black bean sauce. A popular Chinese-American takeout classic you can easily make at home in under 30 minutes.
Marinate the Chicken
Prepare the Sauce and Slurry
Stir-Fry the Chicken
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Tender chicken and crisp veggies tossed in a bold, savory black bean sauce. A popular Chinese-American takeout classic you can easily make at home in under 30 minutes.
This chinese_american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 340.58 calories per serving with 36.32g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables
Combine and Finish
Substitute the chicken with thinly sliced beef flank steak, pork loin, or firm tofu. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Incorporate other vegetables like broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, baby corn, or water chestnuts. Add them along with the bell peppers.
For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce with the black beans or toss in a few dried red chilies with the aromatics.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining a healthy metabolism.
Bell peppers are loaded with Vitamin C, an important antioxidant for immune function. Garlic and ginger contribute their own anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
The combination of protein from chicken and complex carbohydrates (when served with rice) offers a balanced meal that provides lasting energy throughout the day.
One serving of this Chicken with Black Bean Sauce contains approximately 480-550 calories, excluding rice. The exact number can vary based on the cut of chicken and amount of oil used.
It can be a healthy choice as it's packed with lean protein from chicken and vitamins from vegetables. However, it can be high in sodium due to the soy sauce and fermented black beans. Using low-sodium soy sauce and broth helps to make it healthier.
Fermented black beans, or 'douchi', are soybeans that have been salted and fermented. They have a very strong, savory, and salty flavor and are a key ingredient in many Chinese dishes. You can find them in most Asian grocery stores.
Yes, you can. Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce, dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine, and ensure your oyster sauce is certified gluten-free.
A good substitute for Shaoxing wine is dry sherry. You can also use Japanese mirin (which is sweeter, so you might reduce the sugar) or simply use more chicken broth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water, or in the microwave until heated through.