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by gardener

Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

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Ingredients

For the chicken marinade

  • 2 chicken breasts (about 340g, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce

For the dish

  • Black Bean Stir Fry Sauce (120g)
  • 3 tablespoons oil (divided)
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 3 small onions
  • 1 green bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 red bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  1. Combine the chicken and the marinade ingredients in a bowl, and mix until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes
  2. Pre-heat your wok over high heat, until it starts to smoke. This step prevents the chicken from sticking to the wok.
  3. 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. Cook till the chicken is white and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside for now.
  5. Heat another tablespoon of oil in the wok over medium heat.
  6. Add the ginger, and let it cook for 15 seconds to release its aromatic flavors. Next, add the small onions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Now it’s time to turn up the heat! Increase the heat to high, and add the green and red peppers to the wok. Stir-fry the peppers for about a minute until they become slightly tender while still retaining their crispiness.
  8. Next, it’s time to add the black bean sauce to bring all the flavors together. Sprinkle in the sugar and salt, and then add the cooked chicken back into the wok. Ensure ingredients are coated in the sauce.
  9. Quickly stir-fry everything well, making sure that the sauce evenly coats the chicken and vegetables. The enticing aroma will fill your kitchen, making it difficult to resist.
  10. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying stir-fried chicken with peppers, created right in your own kitchen!
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