Chicken with Green Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

Chicken with Green Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

A classic Chinese dish, one of my favourites. Serve over a bed of rice.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • 6 tablespoons black bean sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast half – cut into cubes
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon dissolved in
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Heat a wok over a medium heat until hot, add the toasted sesame oil and heat for about 30 seconds. Stir in garlic and black bean sauce, and season with salt. Add chicken to the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through. Pour in dissolved chicken bouillon, cover, and cook for 6 minutes.

Step 2
Stir in onion, green onions, and bell pepper, and season with soy sauce and black pepper. Cover, and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture, and stir until sauce thickens. Stir in cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254
Calories
13g
Fat
17g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Cholesterol43mg 14%
Sodium1421mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars4g
Protein19g
Vitamin C64mg 318%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium490mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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