Black Bean Chicken Recipe

Name: Black Bean Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fermented Chinese black beans; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 cups broccoli florets; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/4-inch strips; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon dry sherry

Servings: persons

1/3 cup fermented Chinese black beans
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups broccoli florets
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry

1
Place beans in a bowl, and cover with warm water. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beans; saute 10 seconds. Stir in the broth, soy sauce, and sugar; bring to a boil. Add broccoli and chicken; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until the chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
3
Combine cornstarch and sherry, stirring well with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to chicken mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook mixture 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup fermented Chinese black beans, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Chicken 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.

Black Bean Chicken

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