Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Black Bean Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with fragrant garlic and savory black bean sauce for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, black bean sauce, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breast
• 3 tbsp black bean sauce
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz chicken breast strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden on the edges.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp black bean sauce and 1 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the chicken, tossing with 2 sliced green onions before serving warm.