Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Black Bean Sauce

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic garlic and rich fermented black bean sauce, balanced with a touch of soy and fresh scallions. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fermented black beans, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5 minutes until edges start to brown and chicken is nearly cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fermented black beans (rinsed and lightly mashed), 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Toss in 3 sliced scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds before removing from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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