Description
Hunan Chicken is a flavorful and easy homemade take-out favorite featuring tender chicken breast strips tossed with crisp vegetables in a savory, sweet, and spicy Hunan sauce. This one-pan dish comes together quickly in just 30 minutes, perfect for a delicious 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 sliced chicken breast, cornstarch, salt, and pepper into a bag or bowl, then shake or mix well until the chicken is fully coated with the cornstarch and seasonings.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken strips and stir frequently to sear all sides until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the bell pepper slices and broccoli florets. Add a little more oil if needed, and cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together vegetable broth, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, chili paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables, pour the sauce over them, and cook while stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish optionally with sesame seeds or sliced green onions, and serve over rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Adjust chili paste quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Use any preferred vegetables like snap peas or carrots for variation.
- Ensure chicken is cut into even strips for uniform cooking.
- Shaoxing wine can be substituted with dry sherry if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
