Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Black Bean Sauce

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A savory and spicy chicken stir-fry featuring fermented black bean sauce, garlic, and fresh chili for a bold flavor packed meal. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fermented black beans, 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 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: Rinse and roughly chop 2 tbsp fermented black beans, finely mince 4 garlic cloves and 1 small fresh red chili; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with 1 tsp cornstarch to coat lightly.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Push the chicken to the side, add the minced black beans, garlic, and chili in the center of the wok; stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp sesame oil, then pour into the wok; stir everything together, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  6. Step 6: Chop 2 green onions and sprinkle on top before serving hot over steamed rice.

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