Asparagus Chicken With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Name: Asparagus Chicken With Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons cornstarch, divided; 4 teaspoons soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon black bean sauce, prepared Chinese; 1 teaspoon hot chili paste, I prefer Sombel Oelek; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 medium yellow onion; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and diagonally cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

5 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
4 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon black bean sauce, prepared Chinese
1 teaspoon hot chili paste, I prefer Sombel Oelek
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 medium yellow onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and diagonally cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons water

1
For marinade: Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, sherry and sesame oil in a large bowl; mix well.
2
Add chicken; stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
3
Combine black bean sauce, hot chili paste, ginger and garlic; set aside.
4
Combine remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, chicken broth and oyster sauce in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
5
Peel onion, cut into 8 wedges. Separate wedges; set aside.
6
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
7
Add chicken; stir-fry until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove chicken from wok; set aside.
8
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in wok.
9
Add onion and asparagus; stir-fry 30 seconds.
10
Add water and cover.
11
Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about two minutes.
12
Return chicken to wok.
13
Stir chicken broth mixture; add to wok with black bean mixture.
14
Cook until sauce boils and thickens, stirring occasionally.
15
Serve over or with rice.

379

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 teaspoons cornstarch, divided, 4 teaspoons soy sauce, divided, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Chicken With Black Bean Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus Chicken With Black Bean Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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