Black Bean Chicken Stir-Fry

A delicious and easy-to-make black bean chicken stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp snow peas, and sweet carrots in a savory black bean sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix together black bean sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, sugar, and red pepper flakes if using

Set aside

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat

Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant

Add chicken pieces to the skillet and stir-fry until they are cooked through and no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes

Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside

In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed, and then add the sliced carrots and snow peas

Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the black bean sauce mixture over everything

Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables

Serve the Black Bean Chicken Stir-Fry over cooked rice and enjoy!