Black Bean Sauce Chicken with Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Black Bean Sauce Chicken with Vegetables recipe, a vibrant stir-fry dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender strips of chicken breast and a medley of fresh vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots are infused with the bold, umami-rich flavors of fermented black beans, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish combines crisp textures and savory aromas, all brought together with a glossy sauce thickened to perfection. Served over steamed jasmine rice or noodles, it's a versatile meal that balances hearty protein, colorful veggies, and authentic Chinese-inspired seasoning. Perfect for busy nights or a casual feast, this black bean chicken stir-fry is sure to impress the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 1 thumb-sized piece Fresh ginger
• 1 Bell pepper (any color)
• 200 grams Broccoli florets
• 2 Carrots
• 3 Spring onions
• 2 tablespoons Canned fermented black beans
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 100 milliliters Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips. Toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the garlic and ginger. Slice the bell pepper, carrots, and spring onions into thin strips. Separate the broccoli florets into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a small bowl, rinse the canned black beans under cold water to remove excess salinity. Mash the beans lightly with a fork to release their flavor.

Step 4

In a second small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water to create the sauce base.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but remain crisp.

Step 8

Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and return the chicken to the center. Add the mashed black beans and stir to combine.

Step 9

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and thicken, about 2 minutes.

Step 10

Sprinkle the spring onions over the dish and drizzle in the sesame oil. Give everything a final toss, then remove from heat.

Step 11

Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1406.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1268.0

Total Fat 35.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 3952.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 163.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 486.7mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3370.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.9%

Protein: 49.6%

Carbs: 26.6%