Chicken with Green Peppers in Black Bean Sauce

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

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

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

  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.

  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 Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1421mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 64mg 71%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 490mg 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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