Keto Black Bean Chicken

Keto Black Bean Chicken is a savory and satisfying snack that pairs tender chicken with a rich, flavorful black bean sauce, perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle. This dish delivers a delightful fusion of Chinese flavors while remaining keto-friendly and nutritious.

Keto Black Bean Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
330 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
  • Black soybeans - 100 grams, drained and rinsed
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Red bell pepper - 1, diced
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Add the black soybeans and soy sauce to the skillet, mixing well to coat all the ingredients.
  6. Drizzle sesame oil over the mixture and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 330
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
  • Low in carbohydrates, helping to maintain a ketogenic diet.

Tags

ChineseKetoSnack