Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Step 1

Cut the chicken into small bite pieces, around 3/8 inch.

Step 2

Soak the fermented beans in hot water for 15-30 minutes and rinse them a few times.

Step 3

Place the chicken in a bowl, marinate with low-sodium soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, and corn starch. Let it marinate for 30 minutes if possible.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook the green and red bell pepper until slightly cooked but still crisp. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or non-stick skillet over high heat. Cook the chicken thighs and stir fry for about 2 minutes, then add garlic, ginger and continue stir-frying until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the black beans into the wok, stir fry until you can smell them, return the peppers into the wok.

Step 7

Add Shaoxing wine and stir to combine. Add chopped scallions (white and light green parts only). Continue cooking until the chicken meat is fully cooked.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce or add spiciness by adding a pinch of dried pepper flakes if needed.

Step 9

Add chopped scallions (green part only) and sesame oil stir to combine. Turn off the heat and transfer a plate. Serve and enjoy!