Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Asparagus Chicken with Black Bean Sauce recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Succulent chicken pieces are stir-fried to perfection, then coated in a rich, savory black bean sauce, creating a symphony of sweet, salty, and umami notes. Accompanied by crisp asparagus spears, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Explore variations such as Asparagus with Oyster Sauce, a classic Cantonese dish, or venture into a spicy realm with Szechuan Asparagus Chicken, where bold flavors take center stage. Whether you prefer a mild or fiery experience, our diverse recipes offer an array of culinary adventures to satisfy every palate.
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ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
If you like Chinese food you will love this dish.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Marinade:
- 2. Combine sherry, 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch sesame oil
- 3. Place in large bowl and mix well.
- 4. Add chicken and stir to coat well. Let stand 30 minutes.
- 5. Place black beans in a sieve and rinse well under cold running water. Coarsely chop beans.
- 6. Combine beans, ginger and garlic and finely chop together.
- 7. Combine chicken broth, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, oyster sauce and the remaining 3 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.
- 8. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over high heat. add chicken and stir-fry until chicken turns opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 9. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in wok. Add asparagus and onion and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add water; cover and cook until asparagus is tender, about 2 minutes.
- 10. Return chicken to wok. Stir chicken broth mixture and add to wok. Stir until sauce boils and thickens. serve with hot jasmine rice.
ASPARAGUS & BLACK BEAN SAUCE STIR FRY
Make and share this Asparagus & Black Bean Sauce Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In small bowl mix wine (water) and cornstarch until smooth, set aside. In another bowl mix black bean sauce, garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add black bean sauce, cook stirring constantly about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce stirring about 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium high. Add asparagus and green onions, cook about 4 minutes till crisp-tender. If needed add additional broth to prevent sticking.
- Remove asparagus. Reduce heat to medium. Add wine, cornstarch mixture stirring until thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with cashews.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 543.1, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 5.7
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Another recipe from Sunset's Chinese Cookbook. A lovely combo of flavors. Over the years we have changed the recipe to suit our tastes. Love it, love it, love it! Oh, by the way, you can also make this using beef or shrimp.
Provided by tootsie in Pacific
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry and water. Add chicken and stir to coat, then stir in 1 1/2 tsp of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare cooking sauce and set aside. Wash asparagus and break off tough ends; cut in 1/2" slanting slices.
- Heat a wok over high heat. When pan is hot, add 2 tbs of the oil. When oil begins to heat, add black bean w/garlic and ginger; stir once. Add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is opaque (about 3 minutes). Remove chicken from pan.
- Add the remaining 1 tbs oil to pan. When oil is hot, add asaragus and onion and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the 2 tbs water, cover and cook stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes). Return chicken to pan. Stir cooking sauce, add to pan, and cook, stirring, until sauce bubbles and thickens.
CREAMY CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS & TARRAGON
A light and low calorie chicken casserole with silky herb sauce, greens and baby new potatoes
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and keep warm in the pan. Season the chicken with ground black pepper. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the chicken with the onion and garlic for 5 mins until both are lightly browned. Turn over the chicken once and stir the onion regularly.
- Pour over the stock, add 2 sprigs of tarragon and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 mins, then turn the chicken, add the asparagus and cook for 3 mins more. Chop the remaining tarragon.
- Stir the crème fraîche and tarragon into the pan with the chicken and heat through, stirring, for a few secs. Serve with the new potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS NAPOLEONS WITH ORIENTAL BLACK BEAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the pastry rectangles:
- Roll out the pastry 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface, cut out six 5- by 2-inch rectangles, and transfer them to a dampened baking sheet. Brush the tops of the rectangles with some of the egg wash, being careful not to let the egg wash drip down the sides, score them in a crosshatch pattern with the back of a paring knife, and brush them again with some to the remaining egg wash. Bake the rectangles in the upper third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden, transfer them with a spatula to racks, and let them cool. The pastry rectangles may be made 1 day in advance, kept in an airtight container at room temperature, and reheated. Halve the rectangles horizontally with a serrated knife and with a fork pull out carefully any uncooked dough.
- Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir in the broth, the soy sauce, the Scotch, and the sugar. In a heavy saucepan heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the beans, the zest, the gingerroot, and the garlic for 1 minute, or until the mixture is very fragrant. Stir the broth mixture and add it to the bean mixture. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring, simmer it for 2 minutes, and keep it warm. The sauce may be made 1 day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.
- In a large deep skillet of boiling salted water cook the asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the stalks are just tender but not limp, and drain it well. Arrange the bottom half of each pastry rectangle on a plate and divide the asparagus among the pastries. Spoon the sauce over the asparagus and around the pastries on each plate and top the asparagus with the top halves of the pastries.
CHINESE BEEF AND ASPARAGUS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
The second of my three favorite Chinese recipes, adapted from The Frugal Gourmet. Since I don't like CRISP asparagus that tastes like grass to me, I make below the suggestion that you steam the asparagus briefly. I serve this over rice but it'd be good over noodles too.
Provided by BarbryT
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the asparagus by washing, breaking the stem at the "natural" break point and slice diagonally into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces.
- (OPTIONAL: Steam the asparagus pieces for 3-4 minutes.) Put aside.
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl (soy sauce, ginger, sherry and cornstarch) then add the sliced meat. Mix well and let sit for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally if you wish.
- Head a wok or large frying pan, add the oil. When it is is just beginning to smoke, add the meat, laying each piece on one side in the pan, Do not turn but cook over high heat for a moment, until the one side begins to brown. Toss-stir the meat for a moment and remove from the pan, allowing the oil to drain back into the pan. You may want to do this in two batches to keep the meat sizzling.
- Heat the pan to hot again and add the garlic. Stir-fry for a minute then add the rinsed, chopped black beans and stirfry another bit. Add the asparagus, toss with the vegetables then add the other T of soy sauce and the pinches of sugar and salt. Stirfy until the asparagus is done to your liking (probably about 5 minutes if you didn't steam it first; less if you did).
- Add the meat and its drippings and the chicken broth. Stir to make a sauce, then serve.
BLACK BEAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
Do you like asparagus, but want something beyond plain, steamed asparagus? Try this refreshing new salad idea from Laurie Jackson of Falcon, Colorado. The black beans, red pepper, cilantro and cumin give it a Southwest twist. Laurie likes to serve this salad with chicken or cheese enchiladas, as well as take it to potlucks.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place 1/2 in. of water in a large saucepan; add asparagus. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , In a bowl, combine the asparagus, beans, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, cilantro, garlic, salt, cumin and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURMERIC-BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS
In this sweet and spicy stir-fry, black pepper, honey and rice vinegar help accentuate turmeric's delightfully earthy qualities. Thinly sliced asparagus doesn't need much time to cook, but feel free to swap with any other vegetables that cook in just a few minutes, like thinly sliced green beans, frozen peas or baby spinach. Serve this with rice or rice vermicelli noodles, or tuck it into a lettuce cup or pita with yogurt and fresh herbs. You could also trade the chicken for tofu, shrimp or cubed pork shoulder.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together 1/4 cup water with the honey, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set honey mixture aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the chicken and toss until coated.
- In a medium (10-inch) nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until the turmeric is fragrant and the chicken is golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the asparagus, season with salt, stir to combine and cook until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the honey mixture and cook, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar, if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime squeezed over top, if you like.
ORIENTAL BLACK BEAN AND GARLIC SAUCE FOR ASPARAGUS
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Bean Garlic Ginger Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat and in it stir-fry the garlic, the gingerroot, and the red bell pepper until the pepper is softened. Add the beans and stir-fry the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the Sherry and boil the mixture for 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce, the sugar, and the broth and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water, whisk it into the mixture, and simmer the sauce until it is thickened slightly. Add black pepper to taste and serve the sauce over asparagus.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for asparagus that is bright green and firm, and chicken that is free-range and organic.
- Don't overcook the asparagus: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked asparagus will lose its flavor and texture.
- Use a good-quality black bean sauce: The black bean sauce is the key to this dish, so make sure you use a good-quality brand. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and savory taste.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is cooked. The asparagus will start to lose its crispness if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Asparagus chicken with black bean sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a healthy choice, as it is packed with vegetables and lean protein. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more flavorful and delicious.
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