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Hunan Chicken

This easy Hunan Chicken recipe pairs juicy chicken and tender vegetables with a spicy, sweet, and savory Hunan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups broccoli florets bite-sized
  • 1 red bell pepper small, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Hunan Sauce
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish (Optional)
  • sliced green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Coat the chicken. Place the sliced chicken and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a ziploc bag; seal and shake to coat.
  2. Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or a large 12-inch skillet set over high heat. Add the chicken to the heated oil in one single layer; season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked and browned on all sides. If your skillet isn’t big enough, cook the chicken slices in batches. Remove chicken from the wok/skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté the veggies. To the same skillet, add remaining oil, broccoli, pepper, and mushrooms; cook for 4 minutes or until the veggies are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 15 seconds. Add the chicken back to the skillet.
  4. Make the sauce. In the meantime, in a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, cornstarch, and sugar.
  5. Add the sauce to the wok. Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook for a couple minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
  6. Serve. Remove from heat. Garnish your Hunan chicken with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the chili paste. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed white rice or lo mein noodles.
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