Chicken in Black Bean Sauce

Directions

Cut chicken into ¾ inch pieces.

Combine sherry, soy 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; set aside.

Prepare garlic, ginger and black beans; set aside.

Microwave chicken and 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 1½ 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.