Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce is a savory dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich black bean sauce, providing a flavorful and protein-rich option. It is a nutritious choice, offering 4.83g of protein per serving.
This dish is served in meal programs such as school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken with Black Bean Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce is a savory dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a flavorful black bean sauce, perfect for a protein-rich family dinner.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup black bean sauce
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •1 tbsp soy sauce
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- •1 medium onion, sliced
- •2 tsp cornstarch
- •2 tbsp water
- •1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 3Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4Add garlic, bell pepper, and onion to the pan, cooking until vegetables are tender.
- 5Stir in black bean sauce, chicken broth, and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- 6Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- 7Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and the chicken is cooked through.
- 8Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
Chef Tips
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.