Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Name: Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ((about 12 ounces/340g, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices)); 3 tablespoons water; 3 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon oil; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 3 tablespoons oil ((divided)); 3 slices ginger ((julienned)); 3 cloves garlic ((smashed and chopped)); 3 scallions ((chopped and separated into white and green parts)); 3 tablespoons fermented black beans ((washed and drained)); 1 green bell pepper ((cut into bite-sized pieces)); 1 red bell pepper ((cut into bite-sized pieces)); ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; ¼ teaspoon salt ((or to taste)); 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:5min

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce is a simple, quick stir-fry that takes just 5 minutes to cook! Fermented black beans have such a unique umami favor that you're going to want to make this every week.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:51:34 GMT