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Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Cost $12, save $10

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  • 15 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Marinade

    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 💧 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
    • 🍬 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍗 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, sliced
    • 1 cup bean sprouts
    • 🧅 1 onion, finely sliced
    • 1 bell pepper, sliced

  • Sauce

    • 💧 1/4 cup water
    • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
    • 🍬 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 3 tablespoons black bean sauce with garlic

  • Thickening Mixture

    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 💧 1 tablespoon water

  • Other

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 🧄 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

STEPS

1

To make the marinade: Mix cornstarch with water in a bowl; stir in soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Add chicken, toss to combine, and marinate for 20 minutes.

2

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add bean sprouts, cook for 30 seconds to blanch, drain, and set aside.

3

Combine water, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic, black bean sauce, and stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add onion and stir-fry until soft (about 3-4 minutes).

5

Add chicken and marinade mixture, stir-fry until chicken is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Add oyster sauce mixture and cook for 2 minutes.

6

Add bell pepper, cover, and cook until softened (about 1-2 minutes).

7

Dissolve cornstarch in water, stir into the skillet along with bean sprouts. Cook until the sauce is thickened (about 2-3 minutes).

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

266

Calories

  • 38
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Blanching the bean sprouts maintains their crunch and freshness.Adjust the salt level according to your taste, especially if using a highly salted black bean sauce.Serve with steamed rice to make it a complete meal.