Chicken in Black Bean Sauce Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp dry sherry 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame oil Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp hot chili paste 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 2 Tbsp fermented black beans Cut chicken into 3/4 inch pieces. Combine sherry, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a 4-cup microwaveable casserole. Toss chicken in mixture, cover and marinate while preparing other ingredients. In a small boil combine stock, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, chili paste and then set aside. Prepare garlic, ginger and black beans; set aside. Microwave chicken in marinade, covered at high for 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is opaque and tender. Stir twice during cooking. Stand, covered, while making sauce. In a 2 cup glass measure, microwave vegetable oil at high for 1 minute or until hot. Stir in garlic, ginger and black beans and microwave, uncovered high for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in stock mixture until smooth and microwave at high for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes or until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Stir once. Drain liquid off chicken, pour black bean sauce over, stir and serve immediately. (Contributed by WA6AWD@aol.com, to rec.food.recipes)