Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (豆豉鷄)
豆豉鷄, or Chicken with Black Bean Sauce, is a savory and aromatic dish commonly found in Chinese cuisine. This dish features tender pieces of chicken stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans and a variety of seasonings, creating a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal. Here’s a recipe to make Chicken with Black Bean Sauce at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans rinsed and mashed
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.
Stir-Fry the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it’s cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Cook the Aromatics:
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Sauté garlic, ginger, and fermented black beans for about a minute until fragrant.
Add Vegetables:
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
Deglaze:
- Pour the Shaoxing wine into the wok, stirring to deglaze the pan.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Stir in the prepared sauce.
Thicken the Sauce:
- Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to the wok. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
Serve:
- Once everything is well combined, and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
- Serve your Chicken with Black Bean Sauce hot with steamed rice or noodles.
