Best 6 Authentic Black Bean Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of authentic black bean chicken. This classic dish, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, earthy black beans, and an aromatic sauce, is a delectable treat that captivates taste buds and leaves you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the steps of crafting this mouthwatering dish. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate balance of flavors, we'll provide you with all the essential knowledge and tips to create an authentic black bean chicken that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS



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Here's a Malaysian homemade dish that's easy to follow. It is a dish that is commonly enjoyed in Malaysian Chinese households.

Provided by Siah

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Malaysian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (2 inch) pieces fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small carrot, sliced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon thick soy sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk together the light soy sauce, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken breast and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the water in a large skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Quickly stir in the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Chicken will not be cooked through. Drain the water and place chicken on a plate. Set aside. Carefully wipe down the skillet and heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic until fragrant. Stir in the chicken, black beans and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center. Stir in the red and green peppers, green onions, carrots, oyster sauce, and thick soy sauce. Cook and stir for 1 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

AUTHENTIC BLACK BEAN CHICKEN



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Fermented black beans are found in Asian markets and once you buy them, they last pretty much forever! Also called salted black beans, they're used in the black bean chicken you order from Chinese take-out and has a much different flavor than the Mexican type of black beans. From chef Fuchsia Dunlop with my addition of some red pepper for color! Also check out my review of Recipe#247607.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 head garlic, peeled (cut very large cloves in half)
2 1/2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
4 scallions, green parts only, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or 1 tablespoon sherry wine
2 -3 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks; put them in a bowl and add salt and soy sauce; mix well and set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in the wok over high heat; add the chicken and stir-fry until it changes color, then remove from the wok with a slotted spoon.
  • Drain off all but 3 tablespoons oil from the wok, then return it to medium heat; add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for a few minutes until they are fragrant and the garlic cloves are tender. Add the black beans and stir-fry until fragrant, splashing in the wine as you do so. Add the chili flakes and stir-fry for a few moments.
  • Return the chicken to the wok; add the red bell pepper and toss both in the fragrant oil, splashing in the vinegar and adding salt to taste. When everything is sizzly, throw in the scallions and stir a few times until barely cooked. Then, off the heat, stir in the sesame oil and serve.

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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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.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Chicken and Poultry

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken and the marinade ingredients in a bowl, and mix until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat your wok over high heat, until it starts to smoke. This step is essential, as it prevents the chicken from sticking to the wok. With your spatula, spread 2 tablespoons of oil over the bottom of the wok. Add the chicken, and quickly spread the pieces into a single layer. Let the chicken cook for about 30 seconds, flip, and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. The chicken is done once it turns opaque--be careful not to overcook it. Turn off the heat, transfer the chicken to a dish, and set aside.
  • Next, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the ginger, and let it cook for 15 seconds. Next, add the garlic, the white parts of the scallions, and the black beans. Stir for another 30 seconds. Now turn up the heat to high. Add the green and red peppers, and stir fry for about a minute. Add the sugar, Shaoxing wine, salt, the chicken, 2 tablespoons of water, and the green parts of the scallion. Quickly stir-fry everything well to coat in the sauce, and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 901 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN



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Chicken in a Black Bean Sauce is a staple across many chinese takeaway and restaurant menus. Our quick and easy to follow recipe allows you make this healthy, tasty stir fry in less than 15 minutes.

Provided by Lee Kum Kee

Categories     Mains

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g chicken breast, cut into cubes or diced (or Quorn mince as vegetarian alternative)
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, diced
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce
2 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce (or Lee Kum Kee Chilli Garlic Sauce )
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp water

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken with the Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce and set aside. ​
  • Sauté shallots over medium heat for 2 minutes, add chicken to stir fry for 5 minutes.​
  • Add in the peppers and sauce mix for a further 3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE



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This recipe has two parts. The first part is how to make the Chinese black bean sauce. The second part is how to use this sauce to prepare a quick and easy chicken stir-fry.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Sauce

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

200g Douchi (fermented black beans)
5 tbsp oil
2 tbsp minced onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic, minced
2 red chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp cho hou sauce
1.5 tbsp sugar
1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/2 piece of chenpi
1/2 cups of water
500g chicken meat (breast or thigh meat, cut into one-inch size)
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp of the black bean sauce
1 medium-sized onion, cut into wedges
1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges
1 green bell pepper. cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Have a quick rinse of the douchi for ten seconds to remove the dirt and sand.
  • Drain in a colander, transfer them to a tray, spread them into a single layer, and blow-dry under the fan for one hour.
  • Place them in a pan and toast over low heat until they are all dried up. The endpoint is when the douchi is no longer shiny, dull, and light, and aromatic.
  • Heat five tablespoons of vegetable oil in the wok. Saute the chopped onion for one minute, followed by the minced garlic for another minute.
  • Next, add the chopped chilies when the garlic starts to turn aromatic.
  • Season it with cho hou sauce, sugar, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
  • Return the toasted black beans to the wok. Give it a good mix, then add some Shaoxing wine, chenpi, and just enough water to cover the beans.
  • Simmer over medium heat to soften the beans for about five minutes or until the water has evaporated.
  • Cut 500g of chicken breast or chicken thigh into one-inch lengths.
  • Marinate the meat with light soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch, and black bean sauce for half an hour.
  • Cut one medium-sized onion, one red bell pepper, and one green bell pepper into wedges, about the same size as the chicken fillet.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in the wok, stir-fry the onion wedges for two minutes until they start to turn color, then add the bell peppers and stir-fry for another minute. Remove from wok.
  • Put the marinated chicken in the wok, stir-fry over medium heat until cooked. Then add the black bean paste. Turn up the heat, and return the vegetables to the wok to have a few quick stirs and flips. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 148 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 39 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 61 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 3889 milligrams sodium, Sugar 14 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams unsaturated fat

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS



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Of all the easy additions to stir-fries, fermented black beans are among the best. They give a special flavor and look, and the technique is effortless. Furthermore, a year's supply of black beans will set you back about a buck at a Chinese market.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Stir-Fry     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Chicken     Bean     Garlic     Ginger     Green Onion/Scallion     Sesame Oil

Yield Serves 4, with rice

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fermented black beans
2 tablespoons rice wine, dry sherry, or white wine
1/4 cup peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup sliced onion
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch chunks or thin slices and blotted dry
1/4 cup chopped scallion, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock, white wine, or water
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Soak the black beans in the wine. Meanwhile, put a large, deep skillet over high heat. Add half the oil, swirl it around, and immediately add half the garlic and ginger. Cook for 15 seconds, stirring, then add the onion. Raise the heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the onion.
  • Still over high heat, add the remaining oil to the pan, then the remaining garlic and ginger. Stir, add the chicken, stir again, then let it sit for 1 minute before stirring again. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken has lost its pink color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to medium, add the scallion, and toss. Return the onion to the pan and add the sugar if you're using it and the soy sauce. Toss again, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add the beans with their liquid and the stock. Raise the heat to high and cook, stir-ring and scraping the bottom of the pan, until the liquid is reduced slightly and you've scraped up all the bits of chicken, about a minute. Turn off the heat, drizzle on the sesame oil, garnish with scallion, and serve.
  • 12 Simple Additions to Stir-Fried Chicken:
  • You can throw almost anything you like into a stir-fry, but these are some of my favorites; some require a trip to an Asian market, but many will be in your pantry.
  • 1. Add 1 tablespoon or more of bottled hoisin, plum, oyster, or ground bean sauce with the soy sauce.
  • 2. Add 1/4 teaspoon or more Vietnamese-style chile paste, chile and black bean paste, or chile-garlic paste with the liquid.
  • 3. Add 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil with the soy sauce. A tablespoon or so of toasted sesame seeds is also good, alone or with the oil.
  • 4. Toss the chicken chunks with 1 tablespoon curry powder or five-spice powder.
  • 5. Toss in 1/2 to 1 cup raw or roasted cashews or peanuts when you return the vegetables to the pan.
  • 6. Omit the stock or water and add 1/2 to 1 cup coconut milk along with the soy sauce.
  • 7. Add 1 cup chopped fresh tomato when you return the vegetable to the pan.
  • 8. Replace half the soy sauce with nam pla (Thai fish sauce) or freshly squeezed lime juice or vinegar.
  • 9. Add 1 cup mung bean sprouts when you return the vegetables to the pan.
  • 10. Add 1/2 cup chopped shallot with the chicken.
  • 11. Use snow peas, mushrooms, or other quick-cooking vegetables, alone or in combination, in addition to or in place of other vegetables.
  • 12. Stir in 1/4 cup cooked grains (like barley, wheat berries, buckwheat, or quinoa) when you return the vegetables to the pan.

Tips:

  • Choose dried black beans that are not wrinkled or cracked. These beans will take longer to cook and may not soften properly.
  • To speed up the cooking time, soak the black beans in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will help them to soften and cook more evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot for cooking the black beans. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the beans from scorching.
  • Season the black beans with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve the black beans with rice, tortillas, or your favorite side dish. They can also be used as a topping for salads, soups, and stews.
  • Chicken breasts are lean and can dry out easily, so it's important to cook them properly. One way to do this is to marinate the chicken breasts in a flavorful mixture before cooking them. This will help to keep them moist and juicy.
  • Another tip for cooking chicken breasts is to cook them over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Finally, be sure to let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before cutting into them. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Black beans and chicken are a delicious and versatile combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, these recipes have you covered. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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