Chicken with Green Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

A flavorful black bean sauce is the base for this simple and classic dish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

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.