Chicken and Zucchini With Spicy Black Bean Sauce

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 0
Chicken and Zucchini With Spicy Black Bean Sauce
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken thigh , chuck
1 1/2 tablespoons lee kum kee black bean paste
1 teaspoon lee kum kee chili garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 zucchini
1 yellow onion
1 green pepper
1 1/2 cups water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
218
Sugar
5g
Fat
13g
Chicken and Zucchini With Spicy Black Bean Sauce is a delicious and healthy main dish that is packed with flavor. This recipe combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables, and the spicy black bean sauce adds a fantastic depth of flavor to the dish. Zucchini's mild flavor and tender texture make it a perfect addition to this dish, which can be enjoyed on its own or served over rice. This dish is a great choice for a healthy and satisfying dinner.

Instructions

1.Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2.In a small bowl, mix together black bean paste, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of water. Set aside.
3.Slice the zucchini, onion, and green pepper into thin matchsticks.
4.In a wok or large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
5.Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, and then add the zucchini, onion, and green pepper. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
6.Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the black bean sauce and remaining 1 1/4 cups of water. Stir everything together and let simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
7.Serve hot over rice.

PROS

This dish is a great way to get a serving of vegetables and lean protein in one meal.

The spicy black bean sauce adds a delicious depth of flavor to the chicken and vegetables.

CONS

This dish has a relatively high sodium content due to the soy sauce and black bean paste.
It may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is low in fat and high in fiber, making it a healthy choice for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C, which is important for immune system health.

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