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Hunan-Chicken-Recipe

Hunan Chicken

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Savor the irresistible flavor of Hunan Chicken, made with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a spicy sauce. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a healthy meal option. Simple to prepare, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings for homemade goodness!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste or sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 1 rib celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce and cold water. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix in cornstarch and vegetable oil and let the mixture sit for an additional 20 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, shaoxing wine, honey, ginger, garlic, and chili paste. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook until browned, flipping to cook evenly. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir fry broccoli for 1-2 minutes. Then add onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrot, stir frying for another 2-3 minutes. Remove veggies and keep warm.
  6. Lower the heat and re-whisk the sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook until thickened, then return the chicken and vegetables to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce and serve immediately.

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Notes

For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili paste or sambal oelek.
Feel free to substitute with your favorite vegetables.
Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg