Chicken cooked with garlic and black bean sauce is a staple in many Asian cuisines. The combination of savory, sweet, and salty flavors makes it a popular dish for both everyday meals and special occasions. If you're looking for an easy and delicious way to prepare this classic dish, your slow cooker is the perfect appliance. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a mouthwatering meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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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.
Provided by tonytsang
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add bean sprouts; cook just until blanched, about 30 seconds; drain.
- Combine 1/4 cup water, oyster sauce, and sugar together in a small bowl.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 848.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ASIAN GARLIC BLACK BEAN CHICKEN (CROCK POT/SLOW COOKER)
This recipe can also be made on the stove top using boneless skinless chicken thighs. Very easy and delicious. I recommend using low-sodium broth and soy sauce. Adapted from Canadian Living Comfort Cooking.
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 5h10m
Yield 8 chicken thighs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Brown chicken thighs and remove to crock pot.
- Add onion and garlic to crock.
- Whisk together chicken broth, black bean sauce and soy sauce; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Whisk together cornstarch and a small amount of water and pour over chicken.
- Add red pepper slices, stir, cover, and cook another 30 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro.
SLOW-COOKED ASIAN CHICKEN
Extremely tender chicken is smothered in a dark, flavorful sauce in this easy and elegant entree. It's so nice to find another tantalizing way to serve chicken. Sprinkled with almonds, this is a dish I proudly serve to family or guests. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic and ginger; pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to a serving platter sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CHILI- CROCK POT
As you can tell by looking at my recipes, we love black beans. We really like soup too! This is delicious! Great for a cold day. Recipe from "America's Best Slow Cooker Recipes." Cooking time is if you cook soup on Low.
Provided by Amanda Beth
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until no longer pink.
- Using slotted spoon, remove chicken from pan, and transfer to crock pot.
- Add all remaining ingredients, and cook on Low for 4-6 hours, or High for 2-3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1041.3, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 42.5
Tips:
- To save time, you can use pre-chopped garlic and ginger. - If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine. - If you want a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper. - Serve the chicken with steamed rice or noodles. - For a healthier version, use chicken breasts instead of thighs. - You can also add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers. - If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for about 2 hours.Conclusion:
This Asian garlic black bean chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. You can serve this dish with steamed rice or noodles, and it is also great for leftovers. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal, give this recipe a try.
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