Description
Hunan Chicken is a flavorful and easy stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken breast and fresh vegetables tossed in a savory, sweet, and spicy Hunan sauce. This homemade take on a favorite Chinese take-out meal is ready in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
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 boneless skinless chicken breast slices to a bowl or bag with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix or shake well to evenly coat the chicken in the cornstarch and seasonings.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and stir frequently to sear on 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 slices and broccoli florets. Add a little more oil if necessary. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together the vegetable broth, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine and Cook: Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Garnish with optional sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve over rice, noodles, or enjoy as is.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the chili paste according to your taste.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten free option.
- Shaoxing wine can be substituted with dry sherry or omit for alcohol-free.
- Vegetables like snap peas or carrots can be added for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Let the sauce thicken fully before serving to ensure it coats the chicken and vegetables well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
