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title: Chinese Black Bean Chicken
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chinese-black-bean-chicken-55b91d48fd2cb9b7748b4567
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Soy, Wheat]
tags: [Gluten Free, Chinese, Quick]
rating: 0.0
rating_count: 0
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/chinese-black-bean-chicken.avif"
---
@chicken breasts{2%pieces}
@button mushrooms{2%cups}
@scallions{2%stalks}
@ginger{1%piece}
@garlic{3%cloves}
@black beans{15%oz}
@water chestnuts{8%oz}
@soy sauce{2%tbsp}
@veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}
@white wine vinegar{1%tbsp}
@chinese 5 spice{1%tsp}
@olive oil{3%tbsp}
@water{1%cup}

Wash and dry all produce. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Thinly slice scallions, separating whites and greens. Quarter button mushrooms. Drain black beans (reserve liquid) and drain water chestnuts.

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a #medium pot{} over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and ½ tsp chinese 5 spice. Cook, stirring frequently, ~{1%minutes}. Add reserved black bean liquid and half the black beans. Stir in soy sauce, veggie stock concentrate, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer ~{15%minutes}, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Thinly slice chicken breasts. Season with salt, pepper, and remaining ½ tsp chinese 5 spice. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, tossing, ~{5%minutes}, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Add white wine vinegar to the same pan over medium-high heat. Deglaze by scraping up browned bits. Reduce liquid by half ~{1%minutes}, then pour into the pot with the black bean mixture.

Heat remaining 1 tsp olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add button mushrooms and scallion whites. Cook, tossing, ~{5%minutes}, until golden brown. Stir in water chestnuts and cook ~{2%minutes} more. Season with salt and pepper.

Add remaining black beans, black bean sauce, and cooked chicken to the pan. Stir to combine and heat through ~{1%minutes}. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve divided between bowls and garnish with reserved scallion greens. Enjoy!