Chicken in Garlic and Black Bean Sauce

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chinese Recipes. (Chicken in Garlic and Black Bean Sauce). This classic Chinese stir-fry dish is not only delicious, but also very simple to make. Chicken is stir-fried with onions, peppers, and bean sprouts, then served in a garlic and black bean sauce.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 main-dish servings

Chicken in Garlic and Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

sliced

1 cup bean sprouts

¼ cup water

2 teaspoons oyster sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

3 tablespoons black bean sauce with garlic

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 onion

finely sliced

½ teaspoon salt

½ bell pepper

chopped

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

Szechuan Beef

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water together in a bowl. Stir in soy sauce sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Add chicken; toss to combine. Let stand to marinate about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add bean sprouts; cook just until blanched about 30 seconds; drain.

Step 3

Combine 1/4 cup water oyster sauce and sugar together in a small bowl.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add black bean sauce and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until soft 3 to 4 minutes. Add marinated chicken; stir-fry until opaque and cooked through 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce mixture; cook until heated through 1 to 2 minutes. Cover and simmer until flavors blend about 3 minutes. Stir in bell pepper; cover and cook until softened 1 to 2 minutes. Dissolve 2 teaspoons cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water. Stir in bean sprouts and cornstarch mixture; cook until sauce is thickened 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Chicken in Garlic and Black Bean Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 174.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.1g 46%

Carbohydrates: 8.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 58.5mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 57.8IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.2mg 86%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 11.4mg 19%

Folate: 16.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 22.6mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 26.5mg 10%

Potassium: 226.8mg 6%

Sodium: 848.6mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 45.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.