Black Bean Chicken Bowl With Citrus Vinaigrette Food

BACON-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, orange juice, sugar, lime juice and a generous pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the bacon fat, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a few grinds pepper.

CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• For the chicken: Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, orange juice and garlic in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and carefully pour soy mixture on top. Close the bag and massage to coat chicken in marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Grease grill with olive oil. Grill chicken on both sides until char marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes total. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
• To serve: Scoop a large spoonful of Steamed Brown Rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken. Drain a spoonful of the Pickles and place on top. Garnish bowl with jalapeno slices, cucumber, hoisin, cilantro and Sriracha Aioli. Serve with wedges of lime. Enjoy!
• Add rice, 2 cups water and a big pinch of salt to a small saucepot. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let steam with the lid on until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
• Combine carrots, daikon, vinegar, sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.
• Mix mayonnaise and sriracha together in a small bowl.

THAI NOODLE BOWL WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the peanut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the fresh ginger and all but 1/4 cup of the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the ground chicken, turmeric, chili-garlic sauce and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, breaking up the meat, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, the chicken broth and mustard greens (the pot will be very full, but the greens will wilt quickly). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the broth has reduced slightly and the greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; remove from the heat and add the vermicelli noodles, stirring to separate them. Let the noodles soak until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain, run under cold water and shake dry. Use kitchen shears to cut the noodles into smaller pieces.
• Divide the pickled ginger, noodles and chicken-broth mixture among bowls. Top with peanuts, cilantro and the reserved red onion; season with salt.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• If using fermented beans in whole bean form, place the beans in a bowl and cover with warm water. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Cut the chicken breasts into thin, 1/4-inch strips. This can be done easier if the breasts are partially frozen, by the way, but it can be done while they're thawed, as well. Do cut them into the strips rather than chunks, as black bean chicken tastes completely different if chunks are used (as I know from experience).
• In a large, nonstick skillet or wok (ones that have a cover) over medium-high temperature, heat the oils together. Add the onion and garlic and sauté while stirring for 30 seconds to flavor the oil.
• Add bean sauce or whole beans and sauté for 10 seconds.
• Stir in the broth, soy sauce, and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Add the broccoli or edamame (I prefer the edamame, but that's just because I'm not that fond of broccoli) and the chicken strips and bring to a boil again. Cover, reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is done and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and sherry.
• Uncover the cooking vegetables and chicken and gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture to the liquid in the pan. Allow to cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. (You don't want lumps.).
• Add toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion and stir, cooking until green onion is just heated through, about 1 minute.
• Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and salt (careful with the salt) and serve with rice or Asian noodles, and enjoy!
• Note: if you're using fermented beans in whole bean form, and you'll want to soak only the amount called for in the recipe. Left over fermented black beans keep really well in the refrigerator for up to about 6 months.
• Note #2: please know that cooking sherry and regular sherry are *not* the same! Cooking sherry contains added salt and sometimes other ingredients. Generally, it's preferable - to me, at least - to have the control over your recipes by adding individual ingredients yourself.

CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Whisk together the light soy sauce, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and pepper in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken breast and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
• Heat the water in a large skillet over medium-high heat until boiling. Quickly stir in the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Chicken will not be cooked through. Drain the water and place chicken on a plate. Set aside. Carefully wipe down the skillet and heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the ginger and garlic until fragrant. Stir in the chicken, black beans and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center. Stir in the red and green peppers, green onions, carrots, oyster sauce, and thick soy sauce. Cook and stir for 1 minutes.

AUTHENTIC BLACK BEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks; put them in a bowl and add salt and soy sauce; mix well and set aside.
• Heat peanut oil in the wok over high heat; add the chicken and stir-fry until it changes color, then remove from the wok with a slotted spoon.
• Drain off all but 3 tablespoons oil from the wok, then return it to medium heat; add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for a few minutes until they are fragrant and the garlic cloves are tender. Add the black beans and stir-fry until fragrant, splashing in the wine as you do so. Add the chili flakes and stir-fry for a few moments.
• Return the chicken to the wok; add the red bell pepper and toss both in the fragrant oil, splashing in the vinegar and adding salt to taste. When everything is sizzly, throw in the scallions and stir a few times until barely cooked. Then, off the heat, stir in the sesame oil and serve.

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Chill until serving. Just before serving, shake dressing and drizzle over salad.

TURKEY BLACK BEAN CHILE WITH ANCHO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salsa, toast the chiles directly over a medium gas fame or in a castiron skillet until soft and brown, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Chop the chiles and combine in a bowl with the orange and lime juices, salt, and olive oil. Mix well and let sit at least 30 minutes or as long as 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving. The salsa will keep up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
• For the chili, place the beans in a soup pot with the water, arbol chilies and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook covered until tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain thoroughly and remove chiles and bay leaves.
• In a large, heavy pot heat the vegetable oil and cook the turkey, stirring often, until uniformly browned. Add the onions, salt and pepper and saute over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are just golden and clear, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, diced poblanos, chili powder, cumin and cayenne and stir together for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the aromas are released. Add the black beans and chicken stock and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the flavors have blended and chile has thickened. Serve in warm bowls with a dollop of the ancho chile salsa on top.