If you want to prepare a delicious and nutritious dish that features the unique flavors of Chinese cuisine, look no further than our recipe for Chinese Chicken with Leeks and Black Beans. This classic dish is a mouthwatering combination of tender chicken, fragrant leeks, and savory black beans, all cooked in a flavorful sauce. In this article, we'll take you step-by-step through the preparation of this delightful meal, guiding you on how to marinate the chicken, stir-fry the vegetables, and create a savory sauce that brings all the ingredients together. So whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting in the kitchen, let's dive in and discover the secrets of this delectable Chinese dish.
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CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS
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
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
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS, RICE AND CHILES
Adapted from Diana Henry's "From the Oven to the Table: Simple Dishes That Look After Themselves," this true one-pot wonder of chicken, black beans, rice, tomatoes and chiles will make everyone at the table happy. As the chicken thighs roast, the cumin-scented rice soaks up all of the delicious juices. When the timer chimes, the rice and chicken emerge from the oven perfectly cooked. Be sure to use a 12-inch skillet here; a smaller or larger pan might result in under- or overcooked chicken or rice. Leftovers, if you have any, are great in tacos or enchiladas.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories dinner, weeknight, casseroles, grains and rice, one pot, poultry, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet (the pan size is very important) over medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides to give it good color, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until just starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Meanwhile, add the Fresno chiles or jalapeños, cinnamon, garlic and cumin to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the black beans and cherry tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the rice on top in an even layer. (It's important that the black beans are beneath the rice and chicken. The rice will burn otherwise.) Add the stock and return the chicken to the pan, skin-side up.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. The chicken should be lovely and golden, the stock should be absorbed and the rice should be tender. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, pickled chiles, sliced fresh chiles, sour cream and avocado (squeeze some lime juice over the avocados in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper).
CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
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
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
PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEEKS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Push the bacon to the side of the pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan and cook, turning, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and leeks, then arrange the chicken on top of the bacon-leek mixture. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- Carefully return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spoon the leek mixture over the chicken. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
- Per serving: Calories 418; Fat 24 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 322 mg; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 34 g
CHINESE CHICKEN WITH LEEKS AND BLACK BEANS
You can find fermented black beans (dow see) at an Asian specialty market. This recipe comes from "Three Great Cuisines" by Jeff Smith, also known as "The Frugal Gourmet."
Provided by Susiecat too
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the chicken and soak in the marinade for 15 minutes.
- Heat the wok (or similar cooking pan) and add 1 tablespoon of the oil, along with the garlic and the rinsed black beans.
- Stir fry for a moment and add the drained chicken.
- Stir over high heat until the chicken is cooked, and remove to a serving plate.
- Add the remaining peanut oil to the hot wok, along with the leeks.
- Stir until leeks are tender.
- Return chicken to the pan along with the remaining ingredients.
- Stir fry for a moment, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 21.6
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND BOK CHOY
No need for a wok here. You can use a flat-bottomed skillet or sauté pan instead, the bigger the better. You want as much surface area as possible to get as hot as possible, so preheat the pan for at least five minutes before adding the oil. There should be a forbidding amount of smoke when the ingredients hit the pan (open the windows and turn on the fan before you start). That will give you the deepest sear. Stir-fries are infinitely variable, and you can change up this recipe by using beef or pork, and other green vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, mustard greens, cabbage, spinach or thinly sliced green beans) substitute nicely for the bok choy. Make a version of this dish once or twice and you'll have a reliable and delicious alternative to takeout.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2 to 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour half the mixture over the chicken, along with half the ginger and half the garlic. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over high heat until extremely hot, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and the chicken. Cook, stirring constantly, until meat is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining peanut oil to the skillet. Add the bok choy and cook 1 minute. Stir in the leeks and chili flakes; cook, tossing frequently until bok choy and leeks are tender, about 1 minute. Stir in the marinade and a pinch of salt. Move vegetable mixture to the border of the pan. Add remaining ginger and garlic to center of pan and cook, mashing lightly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return chicken to skillet and combine with ginger, garlic, and vegetables. Serve immediately, over rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 488, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 731 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
AUTHENTIC BLACK BEAN CHICKEN
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
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 CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS
Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks to the full, hearty flavor, it's become a real favorite around our house. I like to serve it with warm cornbread. -Jeanette Urbom, Louisburg, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the chicken, red peppers and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes . Add the green chiles, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring often and adding water as necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN CHICKEN WITH RICE
This spicy family favorite calls for just a few basic ingredients, so it's quick and easy to stir up in your skillet on a weeknight. -Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix seasonings; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add beans, corn and salsa to skillet; cook, covered, 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove chicken from pan; cut into slices. Serve with bean mixture and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
PULLED CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN CHILLI
Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a shallow saucepan or casserole dish with a lid. Tip in the onions and cook over a medium-low heat for 5 mins until softened. Add the chicken and turn up the heat to medium. Stir in the garlic, a small pinch of sugar, the oregano, cumin seeds and some seasoning. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the chipotle and cook for a few minutes more. Pour in the passata, 100ml water and add the stock. Season and bring to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 40-50 mins, stirring occasionally until the chicken is tender. Shred the chicken into the sauce using two forks, then stir through the beans. Simmer for 5 mins more, then turn off the heat. Squeeze in the lime juice. Can be kept chilled for three days and frozen for up to two months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps, and some coriander, feta, lime wedges and red onion on the side, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients are key to a great dish. Whenever possible, use fresh leeks and chicken. Fresh ginger and garlic will also give you the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If you do, the chicken will steam instead of fry and it won't be as crispy.
- Use a large skillet or wok to cook the dish so that you have plenty of room to stir everything together.
- Add the black bean sauce a little at a time, tasting as you go. This will help you control the level of spice in the dish.
- Serve the dish immediately over rice or noodles. You can also garnish it with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Chinese chicken with leeks and black beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of savory, spicy, and umami flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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