Description
Hunan Chicken is a flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender strips of chicken and crisp veggies tossed in a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy Hunan sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect homemade alternative to take-out favorites.
Ingredients
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Stir Fry
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Hunan Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken strips to a bowl or bag with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Shake or mix until all pieces are evenly coated in the cornstarch and seasonings.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook while stirring frequently to sear all sides. The chicken will finish cooking later with the vegetables. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the red bell pepper and broccoli florets. Add a little more oil if needed. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together vegetable broth, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, ginger, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables, pour the sauce over everything, and stir frequently. Cook until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot. Optional garnishes include sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- Use vegetable or canola oil to maintain a neutral flavor during stir-frying.
- Shaoxing wine can be substituted with dry sherry or mirin if unavailable.
- Adjust chili paste quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the chili paste is gluten-free.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breast for more moisture and flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
- Garnishing with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds adds extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
