Stir-Fried Black Bean and Garlic Chicken with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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A savory Chinese stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast cooked with fermented black beans, garlic, and fresh scallions for a bold and aromatic dish. This Chinese-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, garlic cloves, minced, scallions, sliced into 1-inch lengths for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp fermented black beans (douchi), rinsed and roughly chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch lengths
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast into thin bite-sized strips, then toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fermented black beans, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, and 3 tbsp water, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 5: Toss in the 4 sliced scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds until just wilted. Remove from heat and serve immediately.