Chicken Pieces in Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken Wings OR Chicken Pieces - 1 pound 450g, unskinned
 Light soy sauce1 Tablespoon
 Dry Sherry OR Rice Wine - 1 tablespoon
 Oil - 2 teaspoons, preferably ground nut
 Ginger1 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Garlic1 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Spring onions1 1/2 Tablespoon, finely chopped
 Black Beans - 1 1/2 tablespoons, coarsely chopped
 Chicken Stock - 5 fluid ounce 150ml

Directions

GETTING READY
1. If using chicken pieces cut them into 2 inch, 5 cm chunks and if using wings, cut them in half at the joint.
2. In a bowl mix the soy sauce and sherry or rice wine together and pour it over the chicken pieces.
3. Marinate it for about 1 hour, then drain and discard the marinade.

MAKING
4. In a wok or large frying pan heat oil, add ginger and stir fry for a few seconds.
5. Now add garlic, spring onions and black beans and cook for a few seconds.
6. Add the chicken and stir fry for 2-5 minutes at a high heat until brown and then add the stock.
7. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat.
8. Cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked (If using chicken breasts cook for just 5 minutes).

SERVING
9. Serve hot or even cold as a main dish with rice or as an appetizer.
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