Description
🌶️ Experience authentic spicy flavors with this Hunan Chicken recipe, packed with fresh vegetables and bold seasonings.
🍲 It’s a quick and satisfying stir-fry meal perfect for weeknights or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast for lean protein
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for high-heat cooking
– 1/4 cup cornstarch for coating and thickening sauce
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce for umami and saltiness
– 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine for subtle tang and depth
– 2 cloves garlic minced for aromatic warmth
– 1-inch piece ginger julienned for fresh zing
– 2-3 dried red chilies for signature heat and spice
– 1 bell pepper sliced for crunch and color
– 1 cup broccoli florets for texture and nutrients
Instructions
First Step: Prepare your ingredients by slicing 1 pound of chicken breast into thin strips and mixing it with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine in a bowl. For vegan adaptations, use tofu instead and marinate it the same way to absorb flavors. This step takes 5-10 minutes for mise en place.
Second Step: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking; for low-calorie versions, use a non-stick pan with less oil.
Third Step: Add minced garlic, julienned ginger, and dried red chilies to the pan, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, toss in sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. This keeps the veggies crisp adjust for gluten-free by confirming all sauces.
Fourth Step: Pour in a sauce made from 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and additional soy sauce if needed. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Modify seasonings here for dietary preferences, like reducing chilies for milder tastes.
Final Step: Remove from heat and serve hot over rice. Garnish with green onions if desired, making it a complete meal in under 35 minutes total.
Notes
🍗 Freeze chicken before slicing for easier, even cuts.
🔥 Cook chicken in batches for a golden sear and avoid steaming.
🌶️ Adjust spice by adding/removing chili paste or peppers; substitute bell peppers for milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 4.8 g
- Sodium: 834 mg
- Fat: 9.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g estimated
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 25.7 g
- Cholesterol: 72.5 mg
Keywords: Hunan Chicken,Recipe,Authentic,Spicy
