Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans
Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans balances tender, juicy chicken with the deep umami of mashed black beans, brightened by ginger and garlic. Sweet bell peppers, green onions, and carrot add crunch and freshness, while oyster and soy sauces round it out. Great for a weeknight dinner served over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sugar, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Quickly stir in the chicken mixture and cook for 3 to 4 minutes; the chicken will not be fully cooked. Drain the water and transfer the chicken to a plate; set aside. Carefully wipe the skillet clean.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the black beans and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Stir in the red and green bell peppers, green onions, carrot, oyster sauce, and thick soy sauce. Cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Calories 410.9 kcal High 21%
- Protein 31.75 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 44.64 g 16%
- Total Fat 12.32 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.22 mg High 24%
- Sodium 608.44 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 7.99 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 13.13 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 45.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.01 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 923.46 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 116.57 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 73.03 mg Good Source 81%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Stir Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 410.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 410.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans healthy?
- Stir-Fried Chicken with Fermented Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 410.9 calories and 31.75 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 608.44 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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