Chicken with Black Beans

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Chicken with Black Beans
55 min.
6
240kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare? Look no further than this delightful Chicken with Black Beans recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with flavor and nutrition. With tender, cubed chicken breast marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce and spices, every bite is a burst of taste that will leave you wanting more.

The combination of fermented black beans, fresh ginger, and garlic creates a rich, aromatic base that elevates the dish to new heights. Add in vibrant red and green bell peppers, along with crunchy carrots and green onions, and you have a colorful medley that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. This recipe is not just about great taste; it’s also a wholesome option, with each serving containing only 240 calories, making it a guilt-free choice for any meal.

In just 55 minutes, you can whip up this delightful main course that serves six, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Chicken with Black Beans recipe is sure to impress. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

  • small carrots sliced
  • 1.5 pounds rotisserie chicken breast meat boneless skinless cubed
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • 0.3 cup fermented black beans rinsed mashed
  • inch ginger fresh cut into matchsticks
  • cloves garlic minced
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  •  green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • tablespoon soya sauce light
  • tablespoons oyster sauce 
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • teaspoon soya sauce thick
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • tablespoon sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Whisk together the light soy sauce, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. Add the chicken breast and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the water in a large skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Quickly stir in the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Chicken will not be cooked through.
  4. Drain the water and place chicken on a plate. Set aside. Carefully wipe down the skillet and heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic until fragrant. Stir in the chicken, black beans and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center. Stir in the red and green peppers, green onions, carrots, oyster sauce, and thick soy sauce. Cook and stir for 1 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein46.98%
Fat32.74%
Carbs20.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.65
Glycemic Load
2.65
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.710434706315%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
2.12mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.8kcal
11.99%
Fat:8.82g
13.56%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.58%
Carbohydrates:12.28g
4.09%
Net Carbohydrates:9.2g
3.34%
Sugar:5.68g
6.31%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:530.43mg
23.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.46g
56.93%
Vitamin C:86.57mg
104.94%
Vitamin B3:12.82mg
64.1%
Vitamin A:2895.68IU
57.91%
Vitamin B6:1.1mg
54.97%
Selenium:36.91µg
52.73%
Vitamin K:31.4µg
29.9%
Phosphorus:272.33mg
27.23%
Potassium:658.82mg
18.82%
Vitamin B5:1.84mg
18.43%
Fiber:3.09g
12.35%
Magnesium:45.33mg
11.33%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.96%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.36%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.82%
Folate:35.64µg
8.91%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.85%
Iron:1.15mg
6.39%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.09%
Copper:0.11mg
5.31%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.19%
Calcium:29.25mg
2.93%
Source:Allrecipes