Ingredients for Authentic Black Bean Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions (green part only)
- 1/4 cup rinsed and roughly chopped fermented black beans
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper (1/2-inch strips)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
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How to Make Authentic Black Bean Chicken
- In a bowl, toss chicken with salt and soy sauce. Set aside.
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Drain all but 3 tablespoons of oil from the wok. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add black beans and stir-fry for 1 minute, splashing in the Shaoxing wine.
- Stir in chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the wok.
- Add red bell pepper and toss to combine. Stir in rice vinegar and season with additional salt to taste.
- When the sauce is slightly thickened, add scallions and stir until wilted (about 30 seconds).
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
25g
Carbs
2g
